H.R. No. 747



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A century of joyful times, loving moments, and 
meaningful accomplishments is truly a reason to celebrate, and in 
2005, Hester Smith Lockett of Brenham is marking the centennial of 
her birth; and
	WHEREAS, One of four children, this lovely lady recalls an 
early 20th century Brenham with unpaved streets on which she walked 
to school with friends and to church with her family; and
	WHEREAS, In her senior year of high school in 1923, Mrs. 
Lockett was crowned Queen of the Brenham Maifest, one of the oldest 
spring festivals in the South, this one with a German flavor 
saluting the local heritage; she carried on a proud family 
tradition, for her mother was named Maifest Queen in 1894; and
	WHEREAS, Queen Hester went on to attend The University of 
Texas and then married her royal partner, King Reese Lockett; the 
couple were blessed with two children, Hester Lockett Kirkum and 
Reese Lockett, Jr., who were also named royalty during the highly 
anticipated annual celebration; and
	WHEREAS, After her children were grown, Mrs. Lockett shared 
her time and talents with her community by volunteering with her 
church, the public library, and the Brenham State School; she was a 
support for her husband, who served his fellow citizens as mayor of 
Brenham for 28 years and owned a men's clothing store; later, Mrs. 
Lockett took on the responsibilities of dorm mother at Blinn 
College and assisted numerous families with their Maifest plans; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Lockett was selected as a Washington County 
Woman of the Year for her many contributions to her hometown, and in 
a singular tribute, her likeness for a time graced cartons of Blue 
Bell ice cream; and
	WHEREAS, Hester Lockett has richly blessed her family and 
community through her love, her commitment, and her actions, and it 
is a distinct pleasure to join in honoring her on this momentous 
milestone in her life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby warmly congratulate Hester Smith Lockett of 
Brenham on her 100th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes 
for continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Lockett as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       Kolkhorst

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 747 was adopted by the House on March 
31, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House