81R33017 JKB-D
By: Homer H.C.R. No. 248
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Friends and family are mourning the loss of Mamie
Bell Newsom of Paris, Texas, who passed away on May 4, 2009, at the
age of 91; and
WHEREAS, Mamie Newsom was born on August 29, 1917, to Pete
Russell and Tillie Johnson in Oklahoma; she married S. J. Newsom,
and the couple enjoyed 47 years together; they raised 3 children,
Lillie, Faye, and Jimmy, and with the passing years, their family
grew to include 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 9
great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to her family and her church, Mrs. Newsom
supported her husband in his work as a pastor, and the couple
founded Northwest Baptist Church in Paris and served the
congregation there for many years; and
WHEREAS, Mamie Newsom led a life of devotion to her faith and
her family, and all those who were fortunate enough to share in her
love and friendship will forever cherish their memories of her
kindness and generosity; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mamie Bell Newsom and extend
sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her children,
Lillie Dotson and her husband, Bill, Faye Huff, and Jimmy Newsom and
his wife, Renee; to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and
great-great-grandchildren; to her sister, Flora Fancher; to her
brothers, Bill and Sonny Russell; and to her other relatives and
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Mamie Newsom.