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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 96

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Alma Florence Yvette Rollerson-Twitty, a beloved 
resident of Paris, Texas, who will be celebrating her 84th 
birthday October 26, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Alma Florence Yvette Rollerson was born in 1921
in Medill, Texas, now known as Novice; she graduated salutatorian 
of her class at Gibbons High School in Paris; she then earned a 
bachelor's degree in home economics from Prairie View A&M University
and attended graduate school at Texas A&M University; she served 
as a teacher in the Lamar County School District for 37 years; and
	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Alma has been a loyal member 
of Olive Branch Baptist Church in Paris for over 60 years; she
has served as a Sunday school teacher and has been a supporter of 
Christian ministries at home and abroad; and
	WHEREAS, She was married to the late Homer Twitty, and she 
has been blessed with three daughters and seven grandchildren; 
she has been a dedicated leader in her community and a member of
a number of organizations, including the National Association 
for the Advancement of Colored People; her many talents include 
writing inspirational poems and skits; and
	WHEREAS, Alma Rollerson-Twitty is a cherished citizen of 
the City of Paris and our state, and she deserves recognition
for her years of hard work and her many accomplishments; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend
Alma Florence Yvette Rollerson-Twitty for her many contributions 
to her community and extend to her best wishes on the occasion of 
her 84th birthday; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                    West, Eltife




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 16, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate