R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The 65th birthday of a notable Texan is indeed an
 1-2     occasion worthy of special recognition, and on April 21, 1999,
 1-3     Pattie Bernice Deal-Jeffries celebrated this memorable milestone in
 1-4     her life; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Born in Richmond, Kentucky, on April 21, 1934,
 1-6     Ms. Jeffries furthered her education at the Cincinnati Business &
 1-7     Professional School and Central State University, and it was during
 1-8     this period in her life that she began her accomplished career as a
 1-9     model; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Ms. Jeffries modeled for some of the top fashion
1-11     houses during the 1950s and became well-known for her "one woman"
1-12     fashion shows; she later won acclaim as "Cindy Hamilton," the name
1-13     she used for her weekly newspaper column and a locally broadcast
1-14     radio program that focused on the interests of homemakers; and
1-15           WHEREAS, A pioneer in the fashion industry, Ms. Jeffries
1-16     served as a positive influence for women throughout the United
1-17     States, and her determination to succeed provided African-American
1-18     women, in particular, with a tenacious leader as she distinguished
1-19     herself over the course of her successful career; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Throughout her lifetime, this compassionate woman
1-21     has been active in a variety of community outreach projects in
1-22     addition to her membership at Bethel Baptist Church, where she is
1-23     currently serving her fourth consecutive term as chair of the board
1-24     of trustees; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Devoted to her family as well, Ms. Jeffries wed
 2-2     Franklin Deal in 1953, and lovingly raised three children, Pamela,
 2-3     Tina, and Kevin; this remarkable woman has long been an inspiration
 2-4     to her many friends and family members, and it is truly a pleasure
 2-5     to join them in honoring her at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-6           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-7     Legislature hereby congratulate Pattie Bernice Deal-Jeffries on the
 2-8     occasion of her 65th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes
 2-9     for continued happiness; and, be it further
2-10           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-11     prepared for Ms. Jeffries as an expression of highest regard by the
2-12     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                    Giddings
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 777 was adopted by the House on April
         28, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House