SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 97


In Memory

of

Alice Hancock-Abraham

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of Houston in mourning the loss of Alice Hancock-Abraham, who died 
September 27, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Alice Hancock-Abraham was a graduate of 
Phyllis Wheatly High School and attended Hughes Business College 
and Texas Southern University; a devout Christian, she was a 
faithful and active member of Bella Vista Missionary Baptist 
Church, where her husband, Reverend Calvin J. Abraham, is pastor; 
and
	WHEREAS, Alice's special gifts included writing poetry, 
playwriting, and directing her own plays; the crowning 
achievement of her life was the recent publishing of her book, 
Any One Can't Be a Good Pastor's Wife, But You Can, which is a 
valuable resource for the wives of clergymen and for Christian 
women; and
	WHEREAS, Alice balanced her life with such outdoor hobbies 
as fishing and walking; she also enjoyed cooking, was a seamstress,
and was the proud owner of her own hair salon; she was a woman of 
integrity, strength, and generosity, and her sense of humor and 
valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and
	WHEREAS, Alice Hancock-Abraham lived her life to the 
fullest and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she 


leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by her 
family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Alice Hancock-Abraham:  
her husband, Reverend Calvin J. Abraham, her sons, Timothy and 
Michael Abraham, and her five grandchildren; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 
for her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 
so in memory of Alice Hancock-Abraham.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on October 8, 2003, by 
a rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate