SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 58

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay tribute to Johnie Mae Anderson on the grand occasion of her 90th birthday; and

WHEREAS, A revered resident of Dallas, this gracious lady is well known for her charm and generosity of spirit; and

WHEREAS, Johnie Mae Anderson was born January 29, 1917, in Bryan, and was one of seven children in her family; she has lived in Dallas since 1945, and she served as a domestic worker for over 60 years; and

WHEREAS, She has been blessed to see five generations follow her--six children, 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and a great-great-great-grandchild; and

WHEREAS, She has been a member of the Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church for 52 years and has served in the Morning Star Mission and Community Outreach Group; she also has been a participant in the Corrigan Gardens Neighborhood Association and the Ideal Neighborhood Association; and

WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of her community, she is noted for her courage, her compassion for others, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby recognize Johnie Mae Anderson as a treasured citizen of Dallas and our state and extend to her best wishes on her 90th birthday; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as a memento of this special day in her life. West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 29, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate