SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 569
In Memory
of
Margie Beal Carter Dennis
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Dallas in mourning the loss of Margie Beal Carter Dennis, who
died April 3, 2005, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, Born September 13, 1914, Mrs. Dennis was
raised in Freestone County and attended Bishop College
Extension; she was called to the ministry and graduated from the
Southern Bible Training School, the Interracial Bible Institute,
and the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; she married
Willie Leroy Dennis, who preceded her in death; and
WHEREAS, For decades, Mrs. Dennis devoted her life to
spreading her faith by teaching Bible study classes, visiting the
elderly, and, for almost 40 years, holding religious services at
the city jail; and
WHEREAS, A member of Good Street Baptist Church, she was an
integral part of many of its ministries, including the Senior
Citizen Ministry, the Nurses Guild, and the Missionary Society;
the church's Vacation Bible School was renamed in her honor to
celebrate her work as its principal, and the church bestowed on
her the Volunteer of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, The scope of her involvement reached into the
public sphere as well, and her selflessness, compassion, and many
accomplishments were admired and honored by organizations in
Dallas and throughout the state; she received the Outstanding
Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, the
Sojourner Truth Award from the South Central Business and
Professional Women's Club, the Caring Spirit Community Champion
Award from the American Cancer Society, and numerous other
accolades; and
WHEREAS, A woman of strength, generosity, and unwavering
faith, Mrs. Dennis gave unselfishly of herself to others, and her
wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those
who knew her; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary woman had an impact beyond measure
on the lives of her family, friends, and community, and she
leaves behind memories that will be forever cherished by the many
whose lives she touched; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Margie Beal Carter Dennis; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the members of 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 Margie Beal Carter Dennis.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 11, 2005, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate