SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 28
In Memory
of
Zelma D. Meek
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Zelma D. Meek, who died recently at the
age of 79; and
WHEREAS, Zelma Meek was born January 26, 1925, in
Marshall, Texas; she attended public schools in Marshall and
graduated from Central High School in Louisville, Kentucky; she
earned a bachelor of science degree in education from Wiley College;
in 1969, she earned a master's degree in education from Prairie
View A&M University; and
WHEREAS, A longtime educator, Zelma taught four different
grade levels at the two-room Mound Elementary School in Marshall
from 1952 to 1954; after relocating to Houston in 1956, she
taught special education at B. C. Elmore Senior High School, and
she worked as a teacher and vocational adjustment coordinator in
the North Forest Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, Zelma joined the Houston Independent School
District in 1970 and worked at the Harper Basic Skills Center
before joining Reagan High School as a special education teacher;
she retired from the district in 1986; and
WHEREAS, Zelma was a devout Christian who practiced her
faith in her daily life; she was a member of the Fifth Ward
Baptist Church in Houston, where she worked with Uplift and the
Senior Mission; and
WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity,
she gave unselfishly to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and
valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and
WHEREAS, Zelma Meek lived her life to the fullest, and she
leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by her
family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Zelma D. Meek: her brother, Omri R. Meek, Jr.;
her sisters, Raythalia Hunt, Eureka Upchurch, Doris Rowl,
Yedobaty Brock, Gwendolyn Davis, and Clara L. Meek; and her many
other beloved relatives; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be prepared for her
family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate,
and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
Zelma D. Meek.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 25, 2005, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate