By Jones of Dallas                                    H.R. No. 1055
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Emma B. Hughes, a truly notable Dallas resident who
 1-2     lived to see the turn of a second century, died on May 2, 2001, at
 1-3     the age of 109; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, The wife of Bass Hughes, she was born and raised on
 1-5     a farm in Navasota County and attended school until about sixth
 1-6     grade, a common practice in the days when children often
 1-7     contributed to the family coffers by beginning work at a young age;
 1-8     and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Mrs. Hughes moved to Dallas in 1930 and was employed
1-10     with a Park Cities family for 46 years; this remarkable individual
1-11     worked until she was in her 90s, and she continued gardening and
1-12     keeping house for herself until she was nearly 100 years old; and
1-13           WHEREAS, During her lifetime, this lovely lady enjoyed the
1-14     affection and support of an extended family and a host of friends
1-15     in the Dallas community, and she shared her faith with her fellow
1-16     congregants of Good Street Baptist Church for 70 years; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share the love and
1-18     friendship of Emma B. Hughes will remember her with great affection
1-19     and admiration for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
1-20           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-21     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Emma B. Hughes and
1-22     extend sincere sympathy to her niece, Betty Brooks, and to her
1-23     other loved ones; and, be it further
1-24           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-1     prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
 2-2     Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Emma B.
 2-3     Hughes.