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                                                                  H.R. No. 64 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Regena Vetene Thomas of Houston on 
July 25, 2003, has profoundly saddened the family and friends of 
this esteemed health-care worker and friend to the community; and
	WHEREAS, Born on June 23, 1937, in Houston, Mrs. Thomas was 
reared in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and belonged to 
one of the founding families of Brown Chapel AME Church in the West 
End; she graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1955 and 
attended Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana; and
	WHEREAS, In 1960, Mrs. Thomas earned a bachelor of science 
degree in nursing from Prairie View A&M University; she enjoyed a 
successful career as a registered nurse, in both local hospitals 
and schools, retiring in 1990 from the Houston Independent School 
District; and
	WHEREAS, A respected medical professional and devoted mother 
of six, this caring woman positively influenced many lives, and her 
memory will long endure in the hearts of those who were fortunate 
enough to have known her; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Regena Vetene Thomas and extend deepest sympathy to the members of 
her family:  to her children, Rosiland, Robert, Raychelle, Raula, 
Russell, and Randall; to her grandchildren, Halima, Jaelyn, Jade, 
and Brandon; to her three nieces and six nephews; and to her other 
relatives and many friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Regena 
Vetene Thomas.

                                                                         Coleman


                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 64 was unanimously adopted by a rising 
vote of the House on August 8, 2003.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House