By Jones of Dallas, Yarbrough H.R. No. 399 74R8296 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On March 18, 1995, Zara L. Robinson-Davis will be 1-2 joined by her many friends and relatives to celebrate her 87th 1-3 birthday, and that event is indeed a joyous occasion worthy of 1-4 special celebration; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A native Texan, she was born February 29, 1908, in 1-6 Eagle Lake, and, appropriately for a child born on that most rare 1-7 of nativity dates, this outstanding individual has been bestowed 1-8 with an uncommon ability to bring happiness to others; and 1-9 WHEREAS, In her youth, she met and married Lemuel Henry 1-10 Davis, her beloved husband with whom she shared nearly 60 years of 1-11 matrimonial happiness, and their union was blessed with three 1-12 daughters, Ollie Mae Jackson, Rosetta Jean Davis, and Iva Jewel 1-13 Price; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. and Mrs. Davis's family was 1-15 blessed by the welcome addition of seven grandchildren: George 1-16 Lemuel Jackson, Auretta Smith, Chadwick Jackson, Cheryl Jordan, 1-17 Hunter Price, Jr., Johnson Tramell Price, and Lemuel Henry Price; 1-18 and this close-knit family's joy has been increased by the presence 1-19 of 12 great-grandchildren, who share a boundless affection for 1-20 Mrs. Davis; and 1-21 WHEREAS, The birthday of Mrs. Robinson-Davis provides a 1-22 fitting opportunity for her family and friends to share with this 1-23 lovely lady a small bit of the joy and happiness she has imparted 1-24 to all who have experienced her love and friendship throughout the 2-1 years; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby extend warmest congratulations to Zara L. 2-4 Robinson-Davis on the occasion of her 87th birthday and warmest 2-5 best wishes for continued happiness in the future; and, be it 2-6 further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for Mrs. Davis as an expression of high regard by the 2-9 Texas House of Representatives.