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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A 101st birthday is indeed cause for celebration, |
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and Annella Lewis Baker of Waco marked that significant milestone |
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in her life on February 8, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Born to Watson and Berdie Lewis in 1912, the former |
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Annella Lewis was the youngest of three children; she grew up in |
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McGregor and attended public schools there; and |
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WHEREAS, Among the many jobs she held over the years, her |
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favorite was her tenure with the Waco Independent School District, |
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where she was employed for more than three decades and was known for |
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her dedication and her fair decisions; affectionately called |
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"Mrs. Nell" or "Mama Nell," Mrs. Baker is a valued member of the |
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St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church of Waco; and |
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WHEREAS, A source of wisdom and inspiration, Annella Baker |
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has witnessed a panorama of change during a historic century, and |
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her 101st birthday offers a welcome opportunity to remind her of the |
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special place she holds in the hearts of her many loved ones; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Annella Lewis Baker on her 101st |
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birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued |
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happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mrs. Baker as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |