R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, December 18, 2000, was a memorable day in the life
 1-2     of Nannie Lee Houston Moham, for on that day she celebrated her
 1-3     100th birthday; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, A native of Grand Cane, Louisiana, Mrs. Moham was
 1-5     the third of four children born to Preston and Carrie Houston, and
 1-6     attended DeSoto Parish Crossing School in her youth; she later
 1-7     married Ephraim Moham, and today her loving family includes six
 1-8     children, 18 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 14
 1-9     great-great-grandchildren; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Mrs. Moham  resides in Houston where she is
1-11     affectionately known as "Big Mama" for the kindness and compassion
1-12     she shows toward others, particularly those in need; throughout her
1-13     life she has given generously of her time and energy by providing
1-14     hope and companionship for the ill and strength and support
1-15     wherever she is needed; though she has never driven, this lovely
1-16     lady has implemented her own "Meals on Heels," preparing meals for
1-17     the hungry and delivering them on foot on many occasions; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Mrs. Moham is the matriarch of Mt. Pisgah Baptist
1-19     Church, and during her tenure with the institution she has been a
1-20     deaconess and a Sunday school teacher, as well as a member of both
1-21     the Mothers Board and the Missionary Board; after more than nine
1-22     decades of selfless contributions to her fellow citizens,
1-23     Mrs. Moham has earned a special place in the hearts of all who know
1-24     her, and it is a privilege to honor this model citizen at this
 2-1     time; now, therefore, be it
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-3     Legislature hereby congratulate Nannie Lee Houston Moham on the
 2-4     occasion of her 100th birthday and extend to her sincere best
 2-5     wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-7     prepared for Mrs. Moham as an expression of high regard by the
 2-8     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                   Yarbrough
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 28 was adopted by the House on
         January 23, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House