1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 957 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great 1-4 pleasure in joining the members of the Yale Street Tabernacle 1-5 Church of God in Christ as they gather on May 27, 2001, to pay 1-6 tribute to Alberta Humphrey for her lifetime of dedication and 1-7 exceptional contributions to the well-being of her fellowman; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Affectionately referred to as "Mother Humphrey," 1-9 this remarkable woman is a sterling example of how one dedicated 1-10 individual can make the difference in the lives of many; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Beloved by all who know her, Mrs. Humphrey 1-12 expresses her love of life and people through her generosity 1-13 and benevolent endeavors; the hungry are fed, the sick are nursed, 1-14 and the needs of others are satisfied before her own; her door is 1-15 never shut, her purse is never closed, and her heart is always 1-16 open to those who need a helping hand; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Her love and devotion to her church and its 1-18 teachings of compassion for all mankind benefitted her entire 1-19 community, and this selflessness should serve as an inspiration 1-20 for others to emulate; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-2 77th Legislature, hereby express its sincere gratitude to 2-3 Alberta Humphrey for her acts of kindness and dedication to doing 2-4 the work of the Lord; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-6 Mother Humphrey as an expression of deep appreciation from the 2-7 Texas Senate. 2-8 Whitmire 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 May 7, 2001. 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate