H.R. No. 2823
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 101st birthday is indeed cause for celebration,
and Juanita Newman Williams of Houston marked that significant
milestone in her life on May 14, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The former Juanita Newman was born in Oklahoma on
May 14, 1908, and she married Edward Williams in 1925; the couple
enjoyed a long and rewarding marriage and became the parents of six
children; Mrs. Williams treasures the time she spends with her
family, which today includes her daughters, Barbara Cardwell, Kathy
Hamm, and Margarette Clark, and her sons, Edward Williams, Jr., and
Jon Gary Williams, along with 17 grandchildren, 16
great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of her life, Mrs. Williams has
proven her expertise as a seamstress, gardener, and cook; a
dedicated member of the Church of Christ, she credits her long life
to her faith as well as to the "good genes" she inherited from her
mother, who also lived beyond the age of 100; and
WHEREAS, A source of wisdom and inspiration, Juanita Williams
has witnessed a panorama of change during a historic century, and
her 101st birthday offers a welcome opportunity to remind her of the
special place she holds in the hearts of her many loved ones; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Juanita Newman Williams on the occasion of
her 101st 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. Williams as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Legler
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2823 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House