78S30061 JNC-D

By:  Dutton                                                       H.R. No. 99 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Evelyn Victor Woods Robeson on August 
20, 2003, at the age of 88, has brought a profound loss to the many 
friends and relatives of this admirable Texan; and
	WHEREAS, One of 13 children born to Laura and David Victor, 
she came into this world on August 11, 1915, and it was during her 
formative years that she first learned the importance of hard work 
and service to others;  educated at Lincoln High School in Port 
Arthur, she moved with her family to Houston's 5th Ward Frenchtown 
community in 1936; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Robeson was a devoted wife and mother who 
lovingly built a happy home for her husband and children; in later 
years she eagerly welcomed the addition of five grandchildren, 14 
great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren into her 
tightly knit family; and
	WHEREAS, A valued member of Miles Chapel CME Church for 
nearly 70 years, Mrs. Robeson was an enthusiastic contributor to 
numerous organizations of the CME conference; she enjoyed lending 
her time and talents to the Missionary and Stewardess boards, the 
choir, and the Voices of Praise; and
	WHEREAS, A passionate supporter of civic responsibility, 
Mrs. Robeson worked with community and political leaders to promote 
civil rights and volunteered to register voters; and
	WHEREAS, Her dedication to community service also led her to 
become involved with the Parent Teacher Association at Charles 
Atherton, E. O. Smith, and Phillis Wheatley schools; in addition, 
Mrs. Robeson taught arts and crafts at the Julia C. Hester House, 
where she instructed students in quilting and ceramics; and
	WHEREAS, Those who had the privilege of knowing Evelyn 
Robeson will not soon forget the enthusiasm, compassion, and 
commitment she brought to every facet of her life, and, although her 
presence is gone from us now, her memory will live on in the hearts 
of the many people whose lives she touched during her years on this 
earth; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay special tribute to the 
life of Evelyn Victor Woods Robeson and extend deepest sympathy to 
her family:  to her daughters, Gwendolyn E. Williams, Francesca 
Renee Williams, and Bylincia Dixon Woods; to her son, Albert E. 
Woods; to her stepson, Will Robeson; to her grandchildren, 
great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; to her 
sisters, Ruby Swift and Ann Stephens; and to the many other friends 
and relatives of this beloved woman; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Evelyn 
Robeson.