1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 26
 1-2           WHEREAS, Birthdays are occasions to be joyously celebrated,
 1-3     and so it was for Rosetta Dorsey Stewart when she was the guest of
 1-4     honor on her special day, January 16, 1999; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Born to the late Tom and Polly Terry Dorsey
 1-6     on January 16, 1899, Rosetta Dorsey married the late
 1-7     Frank Gaston Stewart in November of 1923; the couple was
 1-8     blessed with six children, 23 grandchildren, and a host of
 1-9     great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Since this was her 100th birthday, she has been
1-11     privileged to observe events many of us only read about in history
1-12     books; and
1-13           WHEREAS, During her lifetime, she has witnessed two world
1-14     wars, the invention of the automobile and the airplane, and the
1-15     landing of astronauts on the moon; and
1-16           WHEREAS, The blessings of her long sojourn in this world are
1-17     evident as she recalls tales of years past; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Today, she enjoys reminiscing and takes pleasure in
1-19     the companionship of her family and friends; she is a member of
1-20     Whitehouse Church of God in Christ, where she serves as the Mother
1-21     of the church; and
1-22           WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of her community, she
1-23     is noted for her exemplary courage and her enthusiasm for living
1-24     each day to the fullest; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Friends and relatives of Mrs. Stewart gathered on
 2-2     January 17, 1999, at the Whitehouse Church of God in Christ to
 2-3     honor her in a manner befitting the event; now, therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-5     76th Legislature, hereby recognize Rosetta Dorsey Stewart as a
 2-6     treasured citizen of Texas and wish her health and happiness; and,
 2-7     be it further
 2-8           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to her as a
 2-9     token of esteem from the Texas Senate.
2-10                                                                    Cain
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2-12                                          President of the Senate
2-13                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-14                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-15                                  on January 19, 1999.
2-16                                  ______________________________________
2-17                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-18                                  ______________________________________
2-19                                           Member, Texas Senate