80R18762 BJM-D

By: Dutton H.R. No. 1989

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The 90th birthday of an esteemed Texan is always cause for celebration, and on May 27, 2007, Gilberta Delphine Bradford Portley Neblett of Houston is marking this special milestone in her long and happy life; and

WHEREAS, Born in Galveston in 1917 to Calvin Bradford and Lillie Green, Mrs. Neblett graduated from Phillis Wheatley High School and furthered her education at Wiley College; she married Robert E. Neblett, Sr., on September 2, 1942; the pair enjoyed nearly 60 years together and welcomed into their family three adoptive children, Robert, Lillie, and Paulette; and

WHEREAS, In addition to her duties as a wife and mother, Mrs. Neblett was employed for 30 years as an administrative assistant at Charles Atherton Elementary School in Houston; she also worked at Booker T. Washington High School, E. O. Smith Junior High School, and the Harris County Court Precinct 7, where she served for seven years; and

WHEREAS, A valued congregant of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Mrs. Neblett has drawn great strength and sustenance from her faith throughout her life, and she has given back to her religious community as a teacher, Methodist youth leader, and secretary of the Northwest District of the United Methodist Women; and

WHEREAS, Gilberta Neblett is a joy and inspiration to all who are privileged to know her, and it is a pleasure to join her friends, family, and admirers in recognizing 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 Gilberta Delphine Bradford Portley Neblett on the joyous occasion 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 Mrs. Neblett as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.