By: Fraser S.R. No. 298 1-1 By: Fraser S.R. No. 298 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to join 1-4 the family and friends of Bonna Belle Porter in honoring this 1-5 beloved lady on the grand occasion of her 102nd birthday; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Born on March 22, 1895, in Italy, Texas, Bonna Belle 1-7 married Albert Porter, and the couple owned Porter Drugstore in 1-8 Albany for over 30 years; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Bonna Belle became the proud mother of twins when 1-10 she and her husband adopted Richard and Mary at four years of 1-11 age; Richard now lives in Idaho and Mary is a missionary based 1-12 in Alaska; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A devout Christian who daily professes a strong 1-14 faith in God, Mrs. Porter was the church pianist and organist 1-15 for the First Christian Church of Albany for 36 years; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Still a vital member of her community, Bonna Belle 1-17 was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution 1-18 and a charter member of the Albany Study Club organized in 1931; 1-19 and 1-20 WHEREAS, This remarkable woman is truly deserving of the 1-21 long and happy life with which she has been blessed; now, 1-22 therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-1 75th Legislature, hereby declare Bonna Belle Porter a treasured 2-2 citizen of her town and state and extend to her best wishes for 2-3 a most joyous 102nd birthday; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-5 Bonna Belle as an expression of the esteem of the Texas Senate. 2-6 ______________________________________ 2-7 President of the Senate 2-8 I hereby certify that the above 2-9 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-10 on March 10, 1997. 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Secretary of the Senate 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Member, Texas Senate