SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 363
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Shirley Marie Tibbs on the grand occasion of her 75th
birthday; and
WHEREAS, This gracious lady is well known for her charm and
generosity of spirit, and she is a revered resident of Houston; and
WHEREAS, Shirley Marie Tibbs was born September 27, 1936,
to Hannah Goodman and Frank Davis; she was married to the late
James Ray Tibbs, and she raised nine children, Regina, Gerald,
Michael, Paula, Sherrie, Harold, Karen, Frankie, and Glenn, who
have blessed her with 18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren,
and three great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Tibbs is a member of New Mount Calvary
Missionary Baptist Church, where she is a beloved member of the
congregation; and
WHEREAS, An admired and respected member of her community,
she is noted for her courage, her compassion for others, and her
enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; and
WHEREAS, Friends and family are gathering on September 25,
2011, at the Barbara Jordan Community Center in Houston to
congratulate her and share in this milestone in her life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby recognize Shirley Marie Tibbs as a treasured
citizen of Houston and our state and extend to her best wishes for
a memorable 75th 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.
Whitmire
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate