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




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 25, 2005, by 
a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate