SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 805

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay tribute to Jewel Walder on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday; and

WHEREAS, This gracious lady is well known for her charm and generosity of spirit, and she is a revered resident of her community; and

WHEREAS, Jewel Walder was born to Barge and Annie Smith on May 27, 1909, in Hallsville; she married Luther Walder, and the couple had three sons; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Walder, who is affectionately known as Mama Jewel, has watched her cherished family grow to include 11 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 21 great-great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Walder worked for many years at Parkland Hospital and at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, from which she retired in 1975; and

WHEREAS, A devout Christian, she practices her faith in her daily life, and she is a member of Marsalis Avenue Church of Christ; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Walder is 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, 81st Legislature, hereby recognize Jewel Walder as a treasured citizen of our state and congratulate her on her 100th 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 April 30, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate