SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 405

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Inez Dorothy Young Gibson on the grand occasion of her 100th birthday; and

WHEREAS, Inez Gibson was born on March 26, 1919; she grew up in Rockwall during the Jim Crow era, and she moved to Dallas and graduated with honors from Burnett High School in Terrell; and

WHEREAS, She married T. D. Gibson Sr. on August 19, 1943, and the couple was blessed with four children, Marilyn Gibson, T. D. Gibson Jr., Michael Gibson, and Charmin Gibson; her 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, who lovingly call her "Big Mama," are a source of much pride and joy for her; and

WHEREAS, She enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as a licensed vocational nurse with Methodist Hospital; she has also been a civic activist and a volunteer with Warren Avenue Christian Church and with the Dallas Independent School District's Reading is Fundamental program; and

WHEREAS, She has lived through times and experienced events that many people only know from history books, and there is much to be learned from the wisdom she has gained over the years; a beloved and respected member of her community, Mrs. Gibson is noted for her warmth, her wit, and her wise counsel, and she inspires those around her with her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to Inez Dorothy Young Gibson and extend to her best wishes for an enjoyable 100th birthday celebration; 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 March 14, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate