SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1121

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay tribute to Irma Hicks on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday on June 25, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Irma was born in Lowell, Arkansas, on June 25, 1907; her father was a contractor, and the family moved several times in northwest Arkansas and northeast Oklahoma; she was the youngest of eight children, and although the family had hard times, she grew up in a loving home; and

WHEREAS, Her family moved to Rogers, Arkansas, and Irma worked for Southwestern Bell and cared for her aging parents until their deaths; she met and married her husband in 1943; after his death in 1954, Irma worked as a secretary for the First Baptist Church for 29 years; and

WHEREAS, She sold her home in Arkansas in 1995 and moved to Houston to be near her son, Larry M. Hicks, and his family, who will celebrate Irma's 100th birthday with a trip to Hawaii; she has been blessed with four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Irma is in good health and continues to live independently; she is a revered and respected member of her community and noted for her wise and engaging personality, her courage, 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 Irma Hicks as a treasured citizen of our state and extend to her best wishes for a joyful 100th birthday celebration; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Patrick

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 23, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate