SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 137
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay
tribute to Willie Mae Kirk on the special occasion of her 90th
birthday; and
WHEREAS, Willie Mae Kirk was born February 4, 1921; one of
14 siblings, she lived in Manor as a young child, and she was
orphaned when she was 12 years old; she then moved to Austin to
live with an older sister; and
WHEREAS, She attended Samuel Huston College, now
Huston-Tillotson University, and then served generations of
children in her 32-year career as a teacher; more than a teacher,
she had a special relationship with her students and was truly a
caregiver; she was known for helping them out however she could,
from bringing them home for a meal to buying them warm clothes;
and
WHEREAS, She met Lee Kirk while in college, and they later
married and raised four children, who all grew up to be smart,
successful, community-minded people, including the former Dallas
mayor and current United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Kirk has been a sustaining member of the
Travis County Democratic Party since 1984; she has long been an
active participant in the election process and worked for equal
rights throughout her life; she has always thought it only fair
to expect that all people be treated with dignity and respect as
equal human beings; and
WHEREAS, The world is indeed a better place because Willie
Mae Kirk is a part of it; she is a revered and respected member of
her community and is renowned for her wisdom, her engaging
personality, and her compassion for others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby recognize Willie Mae Kirk as a treasured
citizen of this state and extend to her best wishes for a
memorable birthday celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Mrs. Kirk as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 31, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate