SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 618

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay 
tribute to Ernestine Gillespie Holt on the grand occasion of her 
80th birthday; and

	WHEREAS, Ernestine was born on May 4, 1923; this exemplary 
lady is well known for her charm and generosity of spirit and
is a revered resident of Houston; and

	WHEREAS, She attends Homestead Missionary Baptist Church, 
where she is the church mother and president of the Women's 
Missionary Union; she is also a deaconess, choir member, and 
Sunday school officer; and

	WHEREAS, In addition to her church work, Ernestine sits 
with elderly people and helps care for her ailing sister; she 
sews, does her own yard work, and is actively involved in her 
civic club; and

	WHEREAS, A respected member of her community, Ernestine
is noted for her courage, her compassion for others, and her 
enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore,
be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby recognize Ernestine Gillespie Holt
as a treasured citizen of Houston and the State of Texas and 
extend best wishes to her for a joyful birthday celebration; and, 
be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as a memento of this special day.
                                                                        Whitmire




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 14, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate