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79R5247 BJM-D
By: Dutton H.R. No. 218
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 70th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly
cause for celebration, and on February 13, 2005, Birdie Mae Leona
Grace Thomas of Houston is marking this significant milestone in
her long and happy life; and
WHEREAS, A native of Houston, she was raised in the city's
historic Fifth Ward and is a 1952 graduate of Phillis Wheatley High
School, where she met her future husband, Carlton Wendell Thomas;
and
WHEREAS, Today the mother of five cherished daughters,
Deborah, Cheryl, Pamela, Vicky, and Karen, she also takes great
pride in the loving relationship she shares with her goddaughter,
Samantha Robicheaux, her sons-in-law, her grandchildren, and her
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, In addition to rearing a fine family, this notable
woman was a valued employee of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
for 35 years, during which time she never missed a single day of
work; and
WHEREAS, Since retiring in 2000, Mrs. Thomas still leads a
busy life and enjoys her church activities, shopping, traveling,
and spending time with friends and family; and
WHEREAS, Birdie Thomas is beloved by many for her caring and
generous nature, and with seven decades of wonderful memories, a
loving family, and close friends, she indeed has reason to
celebrate; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Birdie Mae Leona Grace Thomas on
the momentous occasion of her 70th birthday and extend to her best
wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Thomas as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.