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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 650


In Memory

of

Lunita Johnson White

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Alta Mesa, Wilmer, and Hutchins, in southern
Dallas County, in mourning the loss of Lunita Johnson White,
who died April 16, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. White was a highly respected leader in the 
Alta Mesa community for over 40 years and was noted for her 
struggle for social and community causes and her dedication to 
public service; she was retired from the Texas Lottery; and
	WHEREAS, She had been active in educational issues since 
joining the Parent-Teacher Organization when her children were 
in school and was a member of the Wilmer-Hutchins Independent 
School District Board of Education for over 22 years; and
	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mrs. White was a cofounder of 
New Life Missionary Baptist Church and devoted her life to 
upholding three important institutions--home, church, and 
education; and
	WHEREAS, In May of 2002, Mrs. White was honored by New Life 
Missionary Baptist Church for her dedicated service to the field 
of education and her many accomplishments in the community; the 
church proclaimed May 19, 2002, "Lunita White Day"; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Mrs. White gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her 
wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those 
who knew her; and
	WHEREAS, Lunita White 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, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family 
of Lunita Johnson White:  her husband, Preston White; her children, 
Rodney, Tony, James, Kirk, Tonya, Darance, and Danzavier; and her 
26 grandchildren and seven great-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 Lunita Johnson White.
                                                                            West




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 22, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate