H.R. No. 541
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lois Steele Newsom of Donie is an outstanding Texan
who has touched the lives of many people with her kind and caring
ways; and
WHEREAS, Born in Streetman on December 1, 1930, the former
Lois Steele married Ray Newsom on June 23, 1951, and has lived in
Donie for more than 50 years; throughout her life, she has been a
dedicated homemaker and hostess who keeps a spotless house and
loves to garden and cook; she takes special pleasure in sharing her
baked goods with others and is well-known for her delicious apple
pie made from scratch; and
WHEREAS, This proud mother and grandmother enjoys the love
and affection of her two daughters, Nina Manor and her husband,
Elbert, and Jan Baker and her husband, David, her five
grandchildren, Roger, Dan, Brooklyn, Bryson, and Lauren, her
sister, LeAnn Smith, her brother, Billy Steele, her two nieces,
Sherry Gonzales and Donna Phillips, and her nephew, State
Representative Todd Smith; moreover, she has counted Beulah Gilliam
as her best friend for many years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Newsom is a valued member of the First Baptist
Church of Donie; in addition to her other activities, she takes a
strong interest in political issues and makes it a point to stay
current with the latest developments; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family and admiring friends,
Lois Newsom has long been a source of joy and inspiration to all
those fortunate enough to share in the richness of her life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor a beloved Texan, Lois Steele Newsom; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Newsom as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Smith of Tarrant
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 541 was adopted by the House on March
3, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House