SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 834

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Rosa L. Mitchell on the joyous occasion of her 90th birthday, on May 5, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Born in Dallas, Texas, on May 5, 1919, Rosa Mitchell is the daughter of the late Robert and Bessie Kennard; a graduate of Bishop College, she earned master's degrees from Prairie View A&M University and the University of Denver, and she married John D. Mitchell; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Mitchell was a longtime cosmetology instructor for the Dallas Independent School District, a director of the Cosmetology Institute at Prairie View A&M University, and the owner of Just-A-Mere Beauty Boutique; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, she has held numerous professional memberships and earned a host of awards for her work in cosmetology and as a teacher; she is a member of the National Education Association and has belonged to the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association; she twice earned the title of Beautician of the Year; and

WHEREAS, Rosa Mitchell has been privileged to witness events many of us only read about in history books; she is an active member of Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church and enjoys the companionship of family and friends; and

WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of her community, she is noted for her courage, her generous spirit, 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 join the family and friends of Rosa L. Mitchell in extending best wishes to her and congratulations on the grand occasion of her 90th birthday; and, be it further

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

West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 4, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate