H.R. No. 887

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The 90th birthday of an esteemed Texan is always cause for celebration, and Nellie Deane Smith Stewart of Fort Worth marked this joyous occasion in her life on March 4, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Born in Overton in 1917, Ms. Stewart is an honors graduate of Texas College in Tyler and an alumna of the University of North Texas, where she earned her master's degree in education; and

WHEREAS, She taught at Versia L. Williams Elementary School for 34 years and remains active in her field today as a member of the Texas Retired Teachers Association, Fort Worth Retired School Employees, and the National Education Association; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Stewart is a respected resident of her community and has given graciously of her time and talents to several organizations; she has benefited her congregation of Saint Andrews United Methodist Church as a teacher, Sunday school superintendent, and chair of the education committee; in addition, she is a member of the United Methodist Women and Church Women United, a charter member of the Alpha Tau and Omicron Gamma Omega Chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and a past president of the Beta Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Stewart is a true blessing in the lives of her friends and admirers, and it is a pleasure to recognize her on nine decades of life well lived; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Nellie Deane Smith Stewart on the milestone of her 90th birthday and extend to her best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Veasey

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 887 was adopted by the House on April 5, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House