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By: Hodge H.R. No. 755

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and meaningful accomplishments may comfort the family and friends of Mabel Meshach White of Dallas, who passed away on February 24, 2007; and

WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Mrs. White was born on September 1, 1914, in Smithville; in 1936, she married William White, and together they established a successful real estate business; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. White was a vital and valued member of her community, serving as president of the board of directors for Holmes Sweet, Inc., second vice president of the board of directors for the Dallas Civic Garden Center, and board member of the African American Museum; the first African American chairwoman of the board of directors for the American Cancer Society, she further shared her time with the YWCA, National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Church Women United, and Zeta Amicae; and

WHEREAS, Also a member of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce and Dallas Chamber of Commerce, she participated in the National Association of Real Estate Brokers and the National Association of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, For more than six decades, Mrs. White attended Good Street Baptist Church, and she served her congregation as president of the missionary society, vice president of the Good Street Baptist Church Federal Credit Union, and board member of the Good Haven Apartment Complex; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. White was awarded a host of accolades for her contributions to her community; named Woman of the Year by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., she also earned the Christian Service Award, Sojourner Truth Award, and Trailblazer, Ombudswoman, and Charter Member Awards from the South Dallas Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Mabel White will remember a dynamic woman whose faith and dedication to others made a positive difference in the lives of countless individuals; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Mabel Meshach White and extend deepest sympathy to all those who mourn the passing of this beloved woman; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Mabel Meshach White.