H.R. No. 598



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times, loving 
moments, and meaningful accomplishments may comfort the family and 
friends of Lena Robertson, who passed away on June 6, 2004, at the 
age of 90; and
	WHEREAS, An East Texas native, Mrs. Robertson was born on 
February 5, 1914, in Goodsprings, and graduated from high school in 
Henderson; she earned a bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin 
State Teachers College in 1941 and received a master's degree from 
the same institution in 1949; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Robertson taught during the 1941-1942 academic 
year in Sulphur Springs, and in the fall of 1942, in Price, she 
embarked on a noteworthy career with the Carlisle Independent 
School District; during her time with Carlisle she taught 
Representative Chuck Hopson in one of her third-grade classes; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed teacher was inducted into Delta Kappa 
Gamma Society International, an honorary group for women educators; 
in addition to her dedicated work with hundreds of young students, 
she served her community through her membership in the Henderson 
Rebekah Lodge; and
	WHEREAS, The former Lena Clark married Kermit Leroy Robertson 
in 1945, and the couple shared much joy until Mr. Robertson's 
passing in 1988; and
	WHEREAS, Lena Robertson was a blessing in the lives of 
countless people, and she will long be fondly remembered by all who 
treasured her; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of Lena 
Robertson and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: 
to her daughter, Margaret Ann; to her grandchildren, Donna Lynne, 
Julie Ann, and Lisa Kay; to her great-grandchildren, Brittany Ann, 
Shelby Nicole, and Lillia Hope; and to her other relatives and many 
friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Lena 
Robertson.

                                                                          Hopson


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 598 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on March 17, 2005.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House