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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 24

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
pay tribute to Juanita Letha Hicks Lee, who is celebrating her 
100th birthday on January 27, 2005; and

	WHEREAS, Juanita was born in Kilgore; she was the seventh 
of 10 children of John Henry Hicks and Carrie E. Kellum; she was 
educated at West Point School in Kilgore; and

	WHEREAS, In 1930, she moved to Dallas, where she worked for 
Armour and Company and in the home of M. J. Brooks; and

	WHEREAS, A revered member of her community, Juanita is 
noted for her engaging personality and her courage and compassion 
for others; and

	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Juanita has been a faithful 
member of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church since 1960; 
members of the church are honoring Juanita with a 100th birthday 
party in celebration of this milestone in her life; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby recognize Juanita Letha Hicks Lee
as a treasured citizen of our state and extend to her best wishes 
on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 24, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate