H.R. No. 1949 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Ella Bouldin Women's Missionary Society of Houston is honoring the participants of the 8th Annual Three Score and Ten Senior Recognition Program with a reception and fashion show on June 20, 2009; and WHEREAS, Recognizing the contributions to the missionary society by senior members, aged 70 and older, this event also acknowledges the role they have played in imparting their wisdom and knowledge to the church's membership; and WHEREAS, The program encompasses five levels of participation, and the honorees include Failure Henderson, Creola Jenkins, Maude Jones, George McGowan, Ralph Darden, Ida Cox, Carnie Johnson, Mary Alice Jordan, Mary H. Reed, Venetia Reuben, Darlena Williams, Joyce Baldwin, Earnice Barton, Jessie Beeks, Geneva Bilton, Madora Campbell, Clarice Johnson, Mae Fenceroy, Maggie Feggett, Frankie Mays, Thelma McCarthy, Nathaniel Norris, Charlene Norris, Mozell Baggett, Lorenza Barnes, Zelma Barton, Mary Cornett, Louise Devaughn, Esther Eldridge, Alfred Flanagan, Rachel Lee, Emdella Lewis, Tyler Smith, Camilla Ward, Virgie Washington, Joyce Wiley, Jean Bolden, Carrie Burks, Doris Harris, Marie Herndon, Gloria Houston, Jewell Houston, Marjorie Humphrey, Marie Sanders, Marcellous Stevens, Helen Thurston, Celestine Brantley, Harold Reed, Celeste Smith, Horace Smith, Harold Stovall, Aline White, Norma J. Turk, Rev. Herman P. Reese, Mattye J. Reese, and Sophia Moses; and WHEREAS, The Three Score and Ten Senior Recognition Program appreciates the many ways elder Texans contribute to the Lone Star State, and it serves as a source of support, encouragement, and pleasure for members of the society who deserve all the best life has to offer; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the Three Score and Ten Senior Recognition Program, hosted by the Ella Bouldin Women's Missionary Society, and congratulate its honorees; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Ella Bouldin Women's Missionary Society as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Dutton ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1949 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House