SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1032

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Alma Florence Yvette Rollerson-Twitty on the occasion 
of her birthday and for her many contributions to her church and 
her community; and
	WHEREAS, Alma was born October 26, 1921, in Medill, Texas; 
a longtime resident of Paris, Texas, she taught in the Lamar County
School District for 37 years; she also tutored and served as a 
mentor to numerous boys and girls in the Paris after-school 
programs; and
	WHEREAS, Alma's extensive travels throughout the
United States reflect her passionate interest in history; she
has visited such landmarks as the Statue of Liberty and the 
Liberty Bell; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the Olive Branch Baptist Church for 
over 60 years, Alma participates in the citywide Outreach Mission 
Ministry, and she is an instructor in the Adult Women's Sunday 
School and the Grace Circle Missionary Society; and
	WHEREAS, Alma was married to the late Homer Twitty; she is 
the mother of three daughters, and she has seven grandchildren; 
and
	WHEREAS, Civic organizations play a large role in Alma's 
life, and Paris is a better place as a result of her involvement; 
she is a member of the National Association for the Advancement 
of Colored People, the West End Youth Fellowship for Zion District,
the American Woodman Society, and the Retired Service Volunteer 
Personnel; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Alma Florence Yvette Rollerson-Twitty
for her many accomplishments and extend to her best wishes for 
the future and a happy 84th birthday; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 26, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate