79R12154 KO-D

By:  Jones of Dallas                                              H.R. No. 1055



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may 
temper the profound sadness felt by all who loved Margie Beal Dennis 
of Dallas,  who died on April 3, 2005, at the age of 90; and
	WHEREAS, Born on September 13, 1914, and raised in Freestone 
County, Mrs. Dennis was deeply devoted to both her family and her 
faith; with her husband, Willie Leroy Dennis, she became the proud 
parent of a daughter, Betty, and over the years she was blessed with 
three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Dennis attended Bishop College Extension and 
graduated from several Christian educational institutions--the 
Southern Bible Training School, Interracial Bible Institute, and 
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; and
	WHEREAS, With steadfast dedication, she spent decades 
putting her faith into practice, teaching Bible study classes, 
making weekly visits to the infirm and elderly, and, for more than 
39 years, conducting religious services at the city jail; a member 
of the Good Street Baptist Church, she was also involved with a 
number of its ministries, including the Missionary Society, the 
Senior Citizen Ministry, the Social Service Committee, Sunday 
school, the Nurses Guild, and Vacation Bible School, which was 
renamed to commemorate her contributions as its principal; and
	WHEREAS, A host of organizations, both religious and secular, 
recognized her generosity and selflessness; she received the 
Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, 
Volunteer of the Year and Women's Day of Service Awards from Good 
Street Baptist Church, Women of Distinction Award from the Eta Phi 
Beta Sorority, Inc., Caring Spirit Community Champion Award from 
the American Cancer Society, and Sojourner Truth Award from the 
South Central Business and Professional Women's Club, in addition 
to being inducted into the Juanita Craft Hall of Fame and garnering 
numerous other accolades; and
	WHEREAS, Margie Dennis had an immeasurable impact on the 
lives of countless members of her community, and her compassion, 
kindness, and strength will long be remembered by those whose lives 
she so richly blessed with her friendship and involvement; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Margie Beal Dennis and 
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her 
daughter, Betty Dennis Davis, and her husband, Ellis Davis, Jr.; to 
her grandchildren, Dennis W. Davis and Rodney D. Davis; to her five 
great-grandchildren; and to her other relatives and friends; 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 
Margie Beal Dennis.