SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 8


In Memory

of

Louis Justine Bailey

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of Houston in mourning the loss of Louis Justine Bailey, who died 
April 6, 2004, at the age of 76; and
	WHEREAS, Louis Justine Bailey was born on December 7, 1927; 
she graduated from Jack Yates Junior-Senior High School in 
Houston; she was educated at Prairie View A&M University and Texas 
Southern University; she also attended several European colleges; 
and
	WHEREAS, A teacher for the Houston Independent School 
District for 51 years, Louis Justine was noted for her outstanding 
skills in the classroom; she was recognized several times as 
Teacher of the Year for the district, and she was named Teacher of 
the Month eight times; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Louis Justine served on the 
board of directors of the Young Women's Christian Association in 
Houston, and she was a charter member of the Houston Black 
American Democrats and the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats; 
she helped many students attend Prairie View A&M University, 
providing financial support to college students for over 35 
years; and
	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Louis Justine practiced her 
faith in her daily life; she was an active member of Fourth 
Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday school


teacher and as a choir member and participated in numerous church 
activities; and
	WHEREAS, Louis Justine Bailey lived her life to the 
fullest, 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, 4th Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Louis Justine Bailey:  her 
stepmother, Mrs. M. L. Bailey; her cousins, Billye Ruth Jackson 
and Kevin McCoy; and other beloved relatives; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of 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 Louis Justine Bailey.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 27, 2004, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate