SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 562
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Diorene Thomas on the grand occasion of her 80th
  birthday on May 13, 2023; and
 
         WHEREAS, Diorene Thomas was born in 1943 in Dallas to
  Elijah "Jack" Thomas and Ruby Lee Robinson; the eldest of six
  children, Diorene graduated from Lincoln High School in 1961; and
 
         WHEREAS, A woman of great virtue, talent, and grace,
  Diorene is an exemplary citizen who has dedicated her life to
  faithfully serving her community and nurturing her many loved
  ones; she has been a member of the Singing Hills Neighborhood
  Association for more than 40 years, and she retired from her
  position with Bank of America in 2011; and
 
         WHEREAS, Blessed with a loving spirit, Diorene is a valued
  member of her church ministry and has served with several
  auxiliaries of the Exciting Singing Hills Baptist Church,
  including the usher board, Season Vessel board, Bereavement
  Ministry, and the Loving Care committee; and
 
         WHEREAS, Diorene has been a devoted mother to her four
  children, and her nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren
  have enriched her life immeasurably; Diorene and her family may
  take great pride in her generous nature and many achievements,
  and she is indeed deserving of special recognition for reaching
  this important milestone in her life; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby recognize Diorene Thomas as a treasured
  Texas citizen and extend to her congratulations on the occasion
  of her 80th birthday and best wishes for a memorable and joyful
  birthday celebration; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  her as a memento of this special day.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 12, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate