SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 220

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
pay tribute to Tommie Rita Pilgrim Coward Borroum on the grand 
occasion of her 80th birthday; and
	WHEREAS, Tommie was born in Missouri, the youngest 
daughter of Gladys and Bill Pilgrim, on February 28, 1925, and 
a few months later, the family moved to Bardwell, Texas; she 
graduated valedictorian from Bardwell High School and was a key
player on the Black Cats basketball team; and
	WHEREAS, On June 16, 1956, she married Howard Bailey Coward,
who passed away in 1998; as a girl, Tommie developed a love of 
nature when working in the cotton fields; after retirement at 
Lake Tawakoni, she and Howard enjoyed frequent fishing trips, 
and later in Corsicana, they took regular RV trips; and
	WHEREAS, A talented lady, Tommie is renowned for her 
cooking skills and can easily prepare a simple meal or a holiday
feast; the school clothes, cozy quilts, and baby blankets she 
creates are infused with a mother's love; and
	WHEREAS, Tommie's greatest vocation is that of being a 
mother and homemaker; she is a proud mother, grandmother, and 
great-grandmother; and
	WHEREAS, In 2000, Tommie was again blessed in her marriage
to Robert E. Borroum, who shares her love of nature; the couple 
enjoys gardening, making regular trips to Lake Limestone, and 
actively participating in the Church of Christ; and
	WHEREAS, Tommie's family and friends are gathering 
February 26, 2005, to share in a joyous commemoration of her 
80th birthday; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby recognize Tommie Rita Pilgrim Coward Borroum
as a treasured citizen of this state and extend to her best wishes 
for a wonderful birthday celebration; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as a memento of this special day.
                                                                         Averitt




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 23, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate