SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 875

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay 
tribute to Viola White House who is a treasured citizen of our 
state and who reached the age of 104 on October 5, 2004; and
	WHEREAS, This gracious lady is well known for her charm and 
generosity of spirit, and she is a revered resident of Austin; and
	WHEREAS, Born October 5, 1900, to John Hamilton White and 
Josephine Dyer White in Cedar Creek, Viola White grew up on a farm;
she rode a horse to school, and her family raised most of their 
food right on their farm; and
	WHEREAS, She married Eugene Preston House of Elgin on
May 29, 1920; over the course of their marriage, they farmed
cotton in Agua Dulce and worked at Camp Swift during World War II;
Mrs. House also worked at the fashion stores Goodfriends and 
Marie Antoinette's until her retirement; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. House is a longtime member of the
First Baptist Church of Elgin; she resides in Austin with her 
daughter, Rosa Jo Kent, and has been blessed with 11 grandchildren,
14 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of her community, 
Mrs. House 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,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Viola White House on her 
accomplishments and extend best wishes to her; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 12, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate