H.R. No. 2770
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Corrinner McWhorter of Silsbee celebrated her 100th
birthday on May 2, 2009, and her long and productive life is an
inspiration to her family members, friends, and former students;
and
WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Mrs. McWhorter was
born in New Waverly in 1909 and graduated from Dayton High School in
1927; she went on to study and teach at Port Arthur Business
College; and
WHEREAS, She married Ira W. McWhorter, and together they
lovingly raised a family; the couple settled in Silsbee, where she
established the town's first private kindergarten and helped to do
the same in the African American community; she continued to teach
at All Faiths Day School, imparting her love of learning to
countless children before her retirement at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. McWhorter served as president of the local PTA,
a Camp Fire leader, and head of the children's group at her church;
for her outstanding work in behalf of her fellow residents, she was
honored with an Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award from the
chamber of commerce; and
WHEREAS, A cherished member of her family and community,
Corrinner McWhorter has brought great joy and happiness into the
lives of many, and she has earned a special place in the hearts of
all who are privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Corrinner McWhorter on her 100th
birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. McWhorter as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Hamilton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2770 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House