SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 112

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay 
tribute to Charlie Mae Ransom for her outstanding contributions 
to the Dallas community; and
	WHEREAS, Miss Ransom, a longstanding Dallas Housing 
Authority resident, has been a community activist for more than 
60 years, and her determination and commitment have improved the 
lives of many children, families, and neighborhoods; and
	WHEREAS, She is founder and director of Roseland 
Homemakers, which played an instrumental role in helping the 
Dallas Housing Authority obtain funds from the United States 
Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
	WHEREAS, A devout member of Munger Avenue Baptist Church, 
she practices her faith in her daily life; she has helped 
organize Bible study groups and potluck lunches, sharing her 
irrepressible hope and high spirits with her neighbors; and
	WHEREAS, Central Dallas Ministries presented Miss Ransom 
with the 2005 Hazel E. Brown Outstanding Community Partner Award; 
named the Dallas Housing Authority's Outstanding Community 
Leader and Model Resident, she received recognition from the Weed 
and Seed Program of the United States Department of Justice, and 
the J.W. Ray Elementary School named its cafeteria in her honor; 
and
	WHEREAS, District 14 Councilwoman Angela Hunt declared 
April 21, 2006, as Charlie Mae Ransom Day, in honor of her 
lifetime of service to the community; such a remarkable life is 
truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend
Charlie Mae Ransom for her leadership and extend to her heartfelt
appreciation for her unflagging service to her community and her 
state; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 1, 2006.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate