SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1190
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Gertrude Jack Lewis on the joyous occasion of her 100th
birthday, on July 17, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Gertrude was born on July 17, 1911, in Sorrell,
Louisiana; one of 13 children born to Irene and Louis Jack, she
moved to Weeks Island, Louisiana, with her family and worked the
vegetable and sugarcane fields during her youth; and
WHEREAS, She married Clarence Lewis, Sr., on October 13,
1931, and they were blessed with five children; they raised their
children in the Trinity Gardens area of Houston, and the family
attended Friendship Missionary Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lewis was dedicated to her work as a
homemaker, and she and her husband were married 69 years, until
his death in June of 2001; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lewis still resides in Trinity Gardens and
lives with her son Freddie Lewis; her other devoted sons also
help her out in various ways; she continues to be a member of
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church and enjoys visits from her
many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her three siblings,
and her numerous other relatives and friends; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her life, Mrs. Lewis has been noted for
her generosity, her courage, and her enthusiasm for living each
day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby recognize Gertrude Jack Lewis as a treasured
citizen of our state and extend to her congratulations on the
occasion of her 100th birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in her
honor.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 25, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate