SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 92

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay tribute to Lula B. Jordan 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 Dallas; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Jordan was born July 4, 1911, in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana; she moved to Dallas, where she married William McKinley Jordan in 1943, and together they raised his niece as their own child; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Jordan worked for many years as a housekeeper and was able to purchase a home with her earnings; after her retirement, she continued to be active in the community as an adoptive grandparent with the Salvation Army; and

WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practices her faith in her daily life, Mrs. Jordan is a member of Israel Baptist Church, where she is the church queen and church mother and is an active member of the choir; and

WHEREAS, Determined to continue her journey of self-improvement, she is studying to obtain her general educational development diploma; her robust constitution allows her to remain healthy and active; and

WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of her community, Mrs. Jordan 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, 82nd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend congratulations to Lula B. Jordan on the joyous occasion of her 100th birthday; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as a memento of this milestone 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 June 24, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate