By Clark H.R. No. 1028 75R15688 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On June 7, 1997, the congregation of the St. James 1-2 C.M.E. Church in Gainesville will honor its eldest member, Della 1-3 Mathis, and this special recognition is indeed well deserved; and 1-4 WHEREAS, This lovely lady is 82 years old, and she has always 1-5 believed in the importance of obtaining a quality education; though 1-6 she has no children of her own, she has taken her nieces, nephews, 1-7 and a number of young people in the community under her wing 1-8 through the years to help finance their education, and her interest 1-9 and friendship has had a profound impact on many young lives; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A woman of boundless compassion, Mrs. Mathis has 1-11 provided housing for families and single parents in times of need, 1-12 and her remarkable generosity has earned her the heartfelt 1-13 gratitude of all who know her; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Della Mathis has served her church and community 1-15 above and beyond the call of duty, and it gives the members of this 1-16 chamber great pleasure to honor her at this time; now, therefore, 1-17 be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-19 Legislature hereby honor Della Mathis for her exceptional civic 1-20 involvement and extend to her warmest best wishes for continued 1-21 good fortune and happiness; and, be it further 1-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-23 prepared for Mrs. Mathis as an expression of high regard by the 1-24 Texas House of Representatives.