SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 313

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
pay tribute to Melbony Bateman Pink on the grand occasion of her 
90th birthday; and
	WHEREAS, This gracious lady is well known for her charm and 
generosity of spirit, and she is a revered resident of Houston; 
and
	WHEREAS, Melbony was born in Branch, Louisiana,on
March 11, 1915; a generous and warmhearted woman, she raised
four children, Walter, Clifton, Carl, and Claudette, and has 18 
grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Melbony practices her faith in her daily life,
and she is a member of Wesley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal 
Church; and
	WHEREAS, An energetic and vibrant woman, Melbony Pink 
worked as a beautician for 32 years; and
	WHEREAS, Melbony is a beloved and respected member of her 
community and is noted for her courage, her compassion for 
others, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby 
recognize Melbony Bateman Pink as a treasured citizen of Houston 
and the State of Texas and extend congratulations to her on this 
important milestone in her life; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as a memento of this special day.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 7, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate