SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 150
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Tura Stephens Hobbs on the joyous occasion of her 100th
birthday, on February 4, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Tura Stephens was born in Shelby County on
February 4, 1911; she moved with her family to Austin when she
was in the fourth grade; she served as a schoolteacher after
earning a teaching certificate at the University of Mary
Hardin-Baylor; and
WHEREAS, Tura married Carl A. Hobbs, and the couple was
blessed with three daughters, Terry, Patsy, and Christy, and four
grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Hobbs was dedicated to her work as a
homemaker, and she was an active member of First Baptist Church
of Austin, where she taught Sunday school and sang in the
choir; and
WHEREAS, Today, Mrs. Hobbs enjoys singing old hymns,
playing dominoes, and spending time with family and friends;
she is noted for her spirited nature, her generosity, 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 Tura Stephens Hobbs 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 as an expression of regard 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