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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed |
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cause for celebration, and Millie Titus of Dallas is marking this |
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momentous milestone in her life on May 6, 2021; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in 1921, Mrs. Titus graduated from the famous |
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Madam C.J. Walker School of Beauty Culture and worked in |
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cosmetology for many years; her 48-year marriage to Walter Titus |
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was blessed with one treasured child; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Titus retired from the Dallas Urban League |
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after 25 years of service; dedicated to the betterment of her city, |
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she was a founding member of the board of the Wendelkin Driskell |
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Homeowners Association, now known as the Colonial Hills |
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Neighborhood Association, and she has been active in Clean South |
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Dallas as well; and |
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WHEREAS, A woman of faith, Mrs. Titus has served Porter |
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Temple CME Church in numerous capacities over the course of more |
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than half a century, receiving many accolades for her |
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contributions; she remains engaged in her community as a member of |
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the Larry Johnson Recreation Center Seniors Program; and |
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WHEREAS, Millie Titus is a source of tremendous inspiration, |
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and in sharing the experience gained through a century of life well |
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lived, she bestows a precious gift of wisdom that benefits all who |
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are fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Millie Titus on her 100th birthday |
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and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mrs. Titus as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |