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79R4169 JNC-D

By:  McClendon                                                    H.R. No. 110



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may 
temper the profound sadness that the passing of ZerNona Stewart 
Black of San Antonio brings to all who loved this inspiring woman, 
who died on January 24, 2005, at the age of 93; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of the prestigious Emerson College in 
Boston, Mrs. Black valued the importance of education and continued 
her studies at the University of Colorado, Indiana University, Our 
Lady of the Lake University, and Trinity University; and
	WHEREAS, She went on to touch the lives of countless young 
people as an instructor at Langston College and later at St. 
Philip's College, teaching a number of different courses during her 
distinguished career, including communication, drama, speech, 
radio, and physical education; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed woman was a true leader in her 
community who gave generously of her time and talents wherever she 
felt she could lend a hand; she served as executive director of the 
Alpha Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority's Eastside 
Senior Citizens' Project and established the first multi-service 
center for the elderly; active in the National Council of Negro 
Women, Inc., she also distinguished herself as director of Health 
Incorporated, a day care service for the elderly, chair of the Pine 
Street YWCA, and supervisor of the Youth National Baptist Program; 
and
	WHEREAS, A deeply spiritual woman, Mrs. Black served 
alongside her accomplished husband, the Reverend Claude William 
Black, Jr., at Mount Zion First Baptist Church for more than half a 
century; she supported the Ministers, Deacons, and Trustees' Wives 
Council and drama ministry, and she also served the congregation as 
Women's Day chairlady and as a Sunday school and vacation Bible 
school teacher; and
	WHEREAS, Fondly called "Miss Personality," ZerNona Stewart 
Black led a bountiful life of purpose and spread joy to all who were 
privileged to know her; although she will be greatly missed, her 
legacy will live on in the hearts of those whose lives she touched 
and in her many important contributions to the people of San 
Antonio; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the life of ZerNona Stewart Black and 
extend deepest sympathy to her family: to her husband of 58 years, 
the Reverend Claude William Black, Jr.; to her grandson, Taj Ian 
Matthews; to her granddaughter, Chantey Matthews; to her 
great-grandchildren; to her cousin, Dr. John Q. Taylor King; and to 
all those who mourn the passing of this beloved woman; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of ZerNona 
Stewart Black.