SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1024

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay 
tribute to Lena Atkinson on the grand occasion of her 100th 
birthday; and

	WHEREAS, This gracious lady is well known for her charm and 
generosity of spirit; born Lena Franklin in Brenham, Texas, on 
June 5, 1905, she is now a beloved resident of Houston; and

	WHEREAS, In spite of health problems, Lena still cooks 
twice a day, shops for groceries, washes clothes, and cleans a 
four-bedroom house for one of her sons and herself; and

	WHEREAS, A revered and respected member of her community, 
Lena Atkinson is noted for her engaging personality and her 
courage and compassion for others; and

	WHEREAS, She had four children, and her two remaining sons 
are Leon Abbs, who is 77, and Willie Abbs, who is 78; she also has 
a granddaughter, Patricia Ford, whom she raised; family members 
will join her at her home on June 4, 2005, to congratulate her and 
share in this milestone in her life; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby recognize Lena Atkinson as a treasured 
citizen of the State of Texas and extend best wishes to her on the 
occasion of her 100th birthday; 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 May 26, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate