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 ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate