1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 385 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-3 recognize Nellie M. Roy-Ball on the occasion of her 80th birthday 1-4 on March 13, 1999; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Born on March 13, 1919, she migrated from Louisiana 1-6 to Galveston and has lived there since the 1930s; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Mrs. Roy-Ball is a beloved member of her community 1-8 and is noted for her exemplary enthusiasm and for living each day 1-9 to the fullest; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The mother of 11 living children, Mrs. Roy-Ball also 1-11 has 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Charming, knowledgeable, and wise, Mrs. Roy-Ball 1-13 is an active woman with an engaging personality; and 1-14 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Nellie is a member of 1-15 Straightway Baptist Church in Texas City; and 1-16 WHEREAS, A genuine Texan, Nellie is a woman of courage, 1-17 dignity, and caring, and she has given abundantly of her love 1-18 and wisdom to her family and friends; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-20 76th Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to Nellie M. Roy-Ball 1-21 on her 80th birthday; and, be it further 1-22 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her 1-23 as a memento of this occasion and as an expression of the highest 1-24 regard of the Texas Senate. 2-1 Jackson 2-2 ______________________________________ 2-3 President of the Senate 2-4 I hereby certify that the above 2-5 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-6 on March 10, 1999. 2-7 ______________________________________ 2-8 Secretary of the Senate 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 Member, Texas Senate