1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 347 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Edith Lanita Whitmore Robertson 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Dallas in mourning the loss of Edith Lanita Whitmore Robertson, 1-8 who died February 17, 2001; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born December 10, 1918, Edith was the first of 1-10 nine children born to Elisha and Easter Elizabeth Whitmore; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Early on, Edith demonstrated a sharp mind and an 1-12 ability to learn swiftly; she skipped several grades in elementary 1-13 school and remained an honor student the entire time she attended 1-14 Booker T. Washington High School; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Throughout her life, Edith remained passionate 1-16 about her faith; she was proud to be a lifetime member of the 1-17 Munger Avenue Baptist Church, where she was baptized at age seven; 1-18 and 1-19 WHEREAS, Steadfastly devoted to her church family, Edith 1-20 served Munger Avenue Baptist Church in so many capacities; Sunday 1-21 School teacher, choir member, and committee member were but three 1-22 of the titles she held during her 75 years of church attendance; 2-1 and 2-2 WHEREAS, Edith was the loving wife of Alfonso D. Robertson, 2-3 whom she married on December 23, 1941, and the mother of one 2-4 daughter, Sharon Wells; and 2-5 WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 2-6 Edith gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, 2-7 warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who 2-8 knew her; she leaves her friends and family memories that they 2-9 will forever treasure; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-11 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family 2-12 of Edith Lanita Whitmore Robertson: her daughter, Sharon Wells; 2-13 her grandson, Christopher Hudson; and her two great-grandsons, 2-14 Zachary Ryan Hudson and Cameron Pierce Hudson; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her 2-16 family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, 2-17 and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-18 Edith Lanita Whitmore Robertson. 2-19 West 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 President of the Senate 2-22 I hereby certify that the above 2-23 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-24 on February 26, 2001, by a rising vote. 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 Secretary of the Senate 2-27 ______________________________________ 2-28 Member, Texas Senate