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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 90th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly |
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cause for celebration, and Amanda Jane Johnson Dutton of Houston is |
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observing this noteworthy milestone in her life on March 31, 2009; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The daughter of Emanuel and Maggie Johnson, the |
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former Amanda Johnson was born in 1919 in Crowville, Louisiana, and |
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she grew up with six brothers and three sisters; she went on to |
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attend Phillis Wheatley High School in Houston and Southern |
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University in Baton Rouge, where she studied home economics; she |
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was later joined in matrimony to Marvin T. Dutton, Sr., and the |
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couple welcomed three sons, Calvin, Joel, and Marvin; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Dutton was employed by The University of Texas |
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M. D. Anderson Cancer Center for two decades, and she also worked |
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for eight years as a laboratory technician; today, she is a faithful |
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congregant of Forest Lawn Missionary Baptist Church, and she |
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delights in the company of her treasured family, which has grown to |
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include two daughters-in-law, six grandchildren, and two |
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great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, With her kind and generous nature, Ms. Dutton is an |
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inspiration to many, and it is indeed a pleasure to join with her |
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relatives and friends in recognizing her 90 years of life well |
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lived; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Amanda Jane Johnson Dutton on the joyous |
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occasion of her 90th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes |
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for continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Dutton as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |