SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 10
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the members of the Buford and Cohran families on the 
special occasion of the Buford/Cohran family reunion in Dallas 
on July 11-13, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, The recorded history of the Cohran family name 
begins in 1825 in Wilkes County, Georgia, with the will of 
Elenor Hutton, who left all her property to her daughter, 
Sally Cohron; among the property that was inherited by Sally Cohron
was a slave, Jenny, and Jenny's four children, Dick, Maria, Lea, 
and Maryan; although spelled differently, this is how and where 
the Cohran name originated; and
	WHEREAS, Sally's daughter Sarah became heir to the property 
and moved, with Jenny and her sons, to Mississippi; as freed 
people by 1875, Jenny's family began to prosper and acquired land 
in Oxford, Mississippi, some of which remains in the family 
today; and
	WHEREAS, Lea's son Berry Cohran had nine children; two of 
his daughters, Leanna and Addie, married Bufords, thereby making 
the Buford family name prominent; and
	WHEREAS, The Buford and Cohran family members are successful
men and women who have contributed greatly to their communities 
through their leadership, integrity, and concern for others; and
	WHEREAS, The family includes four generations of teachers 
beginning with Felix Cohran in the early 1900s; and
	WHEREAS, The Buford/Cohran Family Reunion provides an 
opportunity for family members to learn of their rich history, 
celebrate their heritage, and prepare for the future; it 
manifests the family's pride in its heritage and its commitment 
to family unity and loyalty; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend best wishes 
to the members of the Buford and Cohran families for a joyous 
family reunion; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 8, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate