SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 805
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay
tribute to Jewel Walder on the grand occasion of her 100th
birthday; and
WHEREAS, This gracious lady is well known for her charm and
generosity of spirit, and she is a revered resident of her
community; and
WHEREAS, Jewel Walder was born to Barge and Annie Smith on
May 27, 1909, in Hallsville; she married Luther Walder, and the
couple had three sons; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Walder, who is affectionately known as Mama Jewel,
has watched her cherished family grow to include 11 grandchildren, 32
great-grandchildren, and 21 great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Walder worked for many years at Parkland
Hospital and at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, from
which she retired in 1975; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian, she practices her faith in her
daily life, and she is a member of Marsalis Avenue Church of
Christ; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Walder is a beloved and respected member of
her community; she is noted for her courage, her compassion for
others, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby recognize Jewel Walder as a treasured
citizen of our state and congratulate her on her 100th birthday;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as a memento of this special day in her life.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 30, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate