H.R. No. 888
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 90th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly
cause for celebration, and Amanda Jane Johnson Dutton of Houston is
observing this noteworthy milestone in her life on March 31, 2009;
and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Emanuel and Maggie Johnson, the
former Amanda Johnson was born in 1919 in Crowville, Louisiana, and
she grew up with six brothers and three sisters; she went on to
attend Phillis Wheatley High School in Houston and Southern
University in Baton Rouge, where she studied home economics; she
was later joined in matrimony to Marvin T. Dutton, Sr., and the
couple welcomed three sons, Calvin, Joel, and Marvin; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Dutton was employed by The University of Texas
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center for two decades, and she also worked
for eight years as a laboratory technician; today, she is a faithful
congregant of Forest Lawn Missionary Baptist Church, and she
delights in the company of her treasured family, which has grown to
include two daughters-in-law, six grandchildren, and two
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, With her kind and generous nature, Ms. Dutton is an
inspiration to many, and it is indeed a pleasure to join with her
relatives and friends in recognizing her 90 years of life well
lived; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Amanda Jane Johnson Dutton on the joyous
occasion of her 90th 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 Ms. Dutton as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 888 was adopted by the House on March
18, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House