H.R. No. 257







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly 

cause for celebration, and Lessie S. Joiner marked this significant 

milestone in her full and charitable life on June 26, 2005; and

	WHEREAS, From the invention of the jet engine to the creation 

of the Internet, Mrs. Joiner has witnessed many remarkable changes 

and marvels since her birth in 1905; and

	WHEREAS, This notable woman was the devoted wife of Promise 

Joiner and together they were blessed with 12 children; after her 

husband's death, Mrs. Joiner raised her family alone, providing for 

them by working as a seamstress and a quilt and rug maker; and

	WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Midlothian, Mrs. Joiner was 

an active member of the community's Church of God in Christ for many 

years, serving as Church Mother, playing guitar and piano during 

worship services, and baking and selling her famous lemon pies to 

raise money for the church; her generosity extended to her friends 

as well, and she offered free of charge a portion of her property to 

her close friend, the late Eula Staten, on which to build her home; 

today, Mrs. Joiner lives with her daughter, Ella Ruth 

Joiner-Turner, and her son-in-law, Elder Joe Turner, Sr., and also 

enjoys the company of her other children, Polly Sue 

Joiner-Washington and Tennessee Joiner-Phillips, as well as that of 

her extended family, which has grown to include 38 grandchildren, 

88 great-grandchildren, and some 70 great-great-grandchildren; and

	WHEREAS, Throughout the past century, Lessie Joiner has 

enriched the lives of all who have known her, sharing with them her 

warmth, wisdom, and friendship, and it is a pleasure to join her 

loved ones in honoring her at this time; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Lessie S. 

Joiner on her 100th birthday and extend to her heartfelt best wishes 

for the future; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 

prepared for Mrs. Joiner as an expression of high regard by the 

Texas House of Representatives.



                                                                 Jones of Dallas



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                                                       Speaker of the House     



	I certify that H.R. No. 257 was adopted by the House on August 

19, 2005, by a non-record vote.



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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House