81R6566 MG-D
By: McClendon H.R. No. 398
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Tommie Battles Owens of San Antonio commemorated a
special milestone in her life with the celebration of her 80th
birthday on October 31, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Born in Cuero in 1928, the former Tommie Battles was
the first child of Leslie and Dorothy Battles, and through the years
her family grew to include eight siblings, Josephine, Nancy, Eddie,
Leslie, Buddy, Edmund, Henry, and Samuel; she was raised by her
grandmother and later by Bonnie and Euina Taylor; it was during her
stay with the Taylor family that she developed a close bond of
sisterhood with her younger cousin, Dora Taylor Jones; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan graduated from Daule High School
in Cuero and later attended St. Philip's College in San Antonio; she
was united in marriage to John H. Owens, Jr., and she became the
mother of a beloved son, John; a hardworking single parent for many
years, Mrs. Owens was employed for more than three decades by
Wyatt's Cafeteria, where she eventually retired as chief cook; and
WHEREAS, Also active in her community, Mrs. Owens has long
been a faithful member of Zion Star Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, A caring and devoted woman, Tommie Owens has
enriched the lives of her family members, neighbors, and fellow
congregants, and she continues to bring joy and happiness to all who
are privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Tommie Battles Owens on her 80th birthday
and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Owens as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.