SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 469
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Geneva Brown Zachary on the grand occasion of her 89th
birthday, on March 18, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Geneva Brown was born March 18, 1920, in Eagle
Lake, Texas, to Sanko and Sewilla Brown; at an early age, she
married Louis Zachary, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, The couple was blessed with two children, Jane and
Charlene, and Mrs. Zachary now has six grandchildren, 15
great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, In 1963, Mrs. Zachary opened a day-care center,
which she operated for 12 years; throughout her life, she has
been a community organizer, and she has collected and distributed
Christmas gifts and goods for needy families every year; and
WHEREAS, She is a devout Christian and has been a member of
Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church for more than 40 years;
she hosted a Bible study group in her home for many years, and
since 1960, she has been a writer of inspiring sermons, poems,
and prayers; her first book was published in 2000, when she was 80
years old, and she has since published two other books; and
WHEREAS, Geneva Zachary is an exemplary lady who lives her
life to the fullest, and she is respected and beloved by her
family, friends, and community; on Sunday, March 22, she is being
honored with a birthday celebration at the church; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Geneva Brown Zachary on her many
contributions to her community and church and extend
congratulations to her on the joyous occasion of her 89th
birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of Geneva Zachary.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 19, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate