By Clark                                              H.R. No. 1028

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                                 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.