SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 138
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay
tribute to Nina Speer on the special occasion of her 100th
birthday; and
WHEREAS, Nina Speer was born on February 4, 1911, in San
Antonio and lived there most of her life; she graduated from
Brackenridge High School in 1928; she loved school and was a
member of the National Honor Society; she continues to enjoy
learning; and
WHEREAS, She worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone
Company for a time; in 1929, she attended a Christian Endeavor
function and there met her future husband, Charles Speer; from
the beginning, the couple formed an enduring bond that lasted
almost 61 years; her husband died in 1991; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Speer has three children, 10 grandchildren,
23 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; her
children grew up attending the neighborhood Baptist church; in
1967, a Presbyterian church was organized nearby, and she and her
husband became charter members and active leaders; and
WHEREAS, She became the first woman elder of Hope
Presbyterian Church and was called to fill the pulpit on several
occasions; her husband was a trustee and elder; Mrs. Speer taught
the adult Sunday school class and played the piano and later the
organ; an accomplished musician, she wrote and published three
hymns; in 1986, she found a new church home in the Worldwide
Church of God; and
WHEREAS, Nina Speer is a loving and charming lady noted for
her generous spirit and her caring manner; on February 6, 2011,
she will be joined by her family and friends to celebrate this
important milestone in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby recognize Nina Speer as a treasured citizen
of this state and extend to her best wishes for a wonderful
centennial birthday celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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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