SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 241

WHEREAS, The 70th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed cause for celebration, and Lula Mae Webb of Houston is marking this happy occasion on February 18, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Born to Dewey Harris and Willie Mae Coats Harris, Mrs. Webb grew up with five siblings, Douglas Harris, LeeEtta McGartha, Angeline Sinclair, James Hogues, and Gloster Harris; she married Walter Curtis Webb on December 17, 1960, and the pair were blessed with a son, Walter Curtis Webb, Jr.; and

WHEREAS, This loving matriarch also helped to raise her nieces and nephews, Donna Harris, Glenda Williams, Beverly Glover, Connie Jenkins, and Subrina Gee; and

WHEREAS, Today, Mrs. Webb continues to enjoy an active and fulfilling life; an engaged citizen, she has been a dedicated caregiver for 35 years and attends Wayman Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church; moreover, she has served her community as precinct judge with Precinct 109 in Harris County for more than a quarter century; and

WHEREAS, Lula Webb has enriched the lives of those around her with her wisdom, warmth, and generous spirit, and she has in turn been blessed with decades of wonderful memories; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, warmly congratulate Lula Mae Webb on the joyous occasion of her 70th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Mrs. Webb as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Ellis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 17, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate