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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Mary Magdalene Davis-Parry on the occasion of her 100th |
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birthday, which will be celebrated at a gathering of friends and |
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family on May 6, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Mary Magdalene Davis was born on May 6, 1923, in |
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Centerville to Haywood Davis and Mary Hannah of Leon County; as a |
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young woman, Mary moved to the Roosevelt Heights community of |
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South Dallas, and she devoted herself to helping and providing |
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for her family, friends, and the members of her community; and |
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WHEREAS, Mary is a beloved matriarch and an exemplary |
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citizen who delights in serving others; she has been an active |
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worker in the church throughout her life and has dedicated her |
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time and energy to spreading messages of faith and love to those |
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she has encountered through her endeavors; and |
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WHEREAS, A woman of virtue and grace, Mary is a blessing to |
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her family and to her Dallas community; she has played an |
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instrumental role in the educational and spiritual development |
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of her nieces and nephews, and she has been a source of support, |
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encouragement, and guidance in the lives of countless others; and |
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WHEREAS, A treasured Texan and a cherished member of her |
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family and community, Mary has lived through times and events |
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that most people only read about in history books, and there is |
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much to be learned from the wisdom she has gained over the years; |
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it is indeed fitting that her friends and loved ones gather to |
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express their appreciation and affection for her and join in |
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celebrating this extraordinary milestone in her life; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize Mary Magdalene Davis-Parry on the |
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grand occasion of her 100th birthday and extend to her best |
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wishes for a most enjoyable and memorable birthday celebration; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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her as a momento of this special day. |