1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 86 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Gloria Rai Johnson White 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of Dallas in mourning the loss of esteemed educator 1-8 Gloria Rai Johnson White, who died January 21, 1999; and 1-9 WHEREAS, An adopted Texan, this distinguished woman 1-10 was born on September 5, 1931, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to the 1-11 Reverend D. Edwin and Ila Mai Johnson; and 1-12 WHEREAS, After graduating from Prairie View A&M College 1-13 with a bachelor's degree in social studies and a master's degree 1-14 in education, Mrs. White taught in the school systems of Texas 1-15 for 35 years, ending her career with the Dallas Independent 1-16 School District; and 1-17 WHEREAS, A beloved educator who gained the trust and 1-18 respect of her young students, she instilled in them a lifelong 1-19 love of learning; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Considered a "point of light" by her students, 1-21 Mrs. White encouraged them to strive for excellence in all their 1-22 endeavors; she believed in them and encouraged them to believe in 1-23 themselves; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Active in community affairs, Mrs. White was on 2-1 the boards of the Dallas African American Museum and the Dallas 2-2 Black Dance Theater; she participated as a mentor and selection 2-3 committee volunteer for the Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Leadership 2-4 Program, an internship program for college students; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Her encouragement of young people knew no 2-6 bounds and she was a founder of the Jack and Jill Beautillion, 2-7 which promotes African American young men who are high school 2-8 seniors; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Living her Christian beliefs in thought, word, 2-10 and action every day of her life, she was a member of various 2-11 church ministries and organizations at Good Street Baptist Church 2-12 of Dallas; and 2-13 WHEREAS, The warmth, wisdom, and valued counsel of this 2-14 remarkable woman will be forever cherished in the hearts and 2-15 minds of all who knew and loved her; now, therefore, be it 2-16 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-17 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-18 members of her family: her husband, Dawrence L. White, Sr.; 2-19 her son, Dawrence L. White II; her granddaughters, Lauren and 2-20 Isa White; and her two brothers and one sister; and, be it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-22 the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 2-23 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, 2-24 it do so in memory of Gloria Rai Johnson White. 2-25 West 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 President of the Senate 3-1 I hereby certify that the above 3-2 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-3 on January 27, 1999, by a rising vote. 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 Secretary of the Senate 3-6 ______________________________________ 3-7 Member, Texas Senate