1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 558 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-3 recognizing Ibra Lee Morris Jones of Houston, Texas, on the joyous 1-4 occasion of her 105th birthday on April 4, 1999; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Born April 4, 1894, Ibra Morris was raised in 1-6 Louisiana; she married Blanchard Jones, who is now deceased, and 1-7 moved to Houston; the couple was blessed with four children, 1-8 Blanche Mae Weathersby, the late Eric Artich Jones, Jewel Flint, 1-9 and Wilfred D. Jones, 16 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 1-10 and 20 great-great-grandchildren; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Having reached the age of 105, Ibra has been 1-12 privileged to witness events most of us only read about in history 1-13 books; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Ibra is one of the oldest black women living in 1-15 Houston, and during her lifetime, she has witnessed two world wars, 1-16 the invention of television, and the landing of astronauts on the 1-17 moon; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Today, Ibra enjoys reminiscing and takes pleasure 1-19 in the companionship of her friends and family; she is celebrating 1-20 her birthday with a reception on April 3, 1999, at the Masonic Hall 1-21 Lodge in Houston; and 1-22 WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of her community, 1-23 Ibra is noted for her courage, her compassion for others, and her 1-24 enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-2 76th Legislature, hereby join the family and friends of 2-3 Ibra Lee Morris Jones in extending best wishes to her and 2-4 congratulations on the grand occasion of her 105th birthday; 2-5 and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-7 her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-8 Ellis 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 President of the Senate 2-11 I hereby certify that the above 2-12 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-13 on April 6, 1999. 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate