SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 44
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Ora Thomas
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Dallas in mourning the loss of Ora Mae Thomas, who
  died August 24, 2021, at the age of 99; and
         WHEREAS, A native of Waskom, this distinguished Texan was
  born to Steve and Georgia Moody on October 6, 1921; and
         WHEREAS, Ora earned a bachelor of science degree from
  Bishop College and a master of education degree from Prairie View
  A&M University; she received multiple honors for professional
  excellence during her 38-year career in education, and she
  further expressed her love of teaching by serving as an
  after-school tutor and as a Sunday school teacher; she was also a
  general Sunday school superintendent; and
         WHEREAS, A woman of great faith and spiritual devotion, Ora
  was a respected member of Mount Tabor Baptist Church; she
  participated in the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Discussion Group,
  and she enjoyed hosting Bible studies for the sick and needy; and
         WHEREAS, This beloved community steward gave generously of
  her time to a number of civic and charitable groups; she was a
  volunteer at the Veterans' Hospital and the Dallas Public
  Library, and her accolades include a 2002 Community Service Award
  bestowed by the Senior Affairs Commission of Dallas; and
         WHEREAS, Ora Thomas was the devoted mother of two
  daughters, and she was blessed with four grandchildren and a
  great-grandson; she was a cherished matriarch and an esteemed
  member of her community, and she will long be remembered with
  respect and admiration by all who were privileged to share in her
  life; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
  condolences to the bereaved family of Ora Mae Thomas; 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 Ora Thomas.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on August 27, 2021, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate