H.R. No. 102
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Ernestine Lawson is celebrating her 100th birthday
  on December 23, 2023, and this occasion provides a welcome
  opportunity for family and friends to express the love and
  affection they hold for her; and
         WHEREAS, The daughter of Charlie and Mattie Price, the former
  Ernestine Price was born in Winona, Texas, near Tyler, in 1923; she
  grew up as the fifth of six siblings in her close-knit family; after
  attending elementary and junior high school in Dawson, she went on
  to graduate from high school in Tyler; and
         WHEREAS, She was joined in matrimony to Charles Lawson, and
  they were blessed with five children; Mrs. Lawson devoted herself
  to their upbringing until the youngest graduated from high school;
  subsequently, she continued her own education, earning a medical
  certificate from St. Philip's College; she went on to care for
  patients at Baptist Hospital for 27 years; and
         WHEREAS, An engaged citizen and woman of faith, Mrs. Lawson
  was very involved in her community and her church; she set an
  example of grace and fortitude in her victory over lung cancer at
  the age of 70; and
         WHEREAS, Mrs. Lawson continued to attend exercise and dance
  classes well into her nineties, and she remains vibrant and active;
  her fine family has grown to include six generations, who fondly
  call her "Madea"; and
         WHEREAS, Meeting life's challenges with resilience,
  optimism, and determination, Ernestine Lawson holds a special place
  in the hearts of her friends and loved ones, and she is an enduring
  source of inspiration to all who are fortunate enough to know her;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Ernestine
  Lawson on the occasion of her 100th birthday and extend to her
  sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mrs. Lawson as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Collier
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 102 was adopted by the House on
  December 5, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House