SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 425
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Gwendolyn Elaine Brown Hill
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Gwendolyn Elaine Brown Hill, who died
  February 15, 2019, at the age of 86; and
         WHEREAS, A native of Mineola, Texas, Gwendolyn Brown was
  born to Minnie Collins Boyd and Willie Lewis Brown Sr. on June 10,
  1932; she excelled as a student at South Ward High School; and
         WHEREAS, Gwendolyn furthered her education at Texas
  College, where she earned a bachelor's degree in education; she
  went on to earn a master's degree in education from Prairie View
  A&M University; and
         WHEREAS, A devoted and gifted educator, Gwendolyn began
  her teaching career in her hometown of Mineola; she later was
  employed by the Dallas Independent School District, and she
  taught at Cedar Crest Elementary for 25 years; and
         WHEREAS, Gwendolyn was a highly respected community
  advocate who was recognized on several occasions for her civic
  contributions; she was a faithful and active member of Kirkwood
  Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, where her many
  leadership positions included president of the Board of
  Christian Education; and
         WHEREAS, Gwendolyn married Edgar Frank Bridges, and to
  this union one daughter was born; she later married Earnest Lee
  Hill, with whom she shared 41 years of devotion; she was blessed
  with one grandchild, and her nieces and nephews were a source of
  great pride and joy; and
         WHEREAS, An esteemed citizen, beloved mentor, and
  cherished friend to many, Gwendolyn Brown was a treasured Texan,
  and she will long be remembered with deep admiration by all who
  were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Gwendolyn Elaine Brown Hill; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
  Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
  memory of Gwendolyn Hill.
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 18, 2019, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate