H.R. No. 152
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan truly merits
special recognition, and on July 4, 2011, Lula Beatrice McGough
Jordan of Dallas is marking this notable milestone; and
WHEREAS, Born in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, on July 4, 1911,
the former Lula McGough is the daughter of Emma Philyaue and Louis
McGough; she attended Georgia Fay Glover Elementary School through
the second grade before leaving to help her family by chopping
cotton, keeping house, and performing various other jobs; undaunted
in her determination to read and write, she learned these skills
with the help of other schoolchildren; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan moved to Dallas at the age of 19;
she married William McKinley Jordan in 1943, and three years later,
the couple took in Mr. Jordan's two-month-old niece, Jeri Ann, to
raise as their own; and
WHEREAS, Diligent, thrifty, and resourceful, Mrs. Jordan
bought her own home in 1965 and continues to reside there today; she
retired from housekeeping and then devoted herself to helping
children as an adopted grandparent for the Salvation Army; when her
sister needed her, she traveled to Lawton, Oklahoma, to care for her
until her passing; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Jordan is a valued member of Israel Baptist
Church, where she sings in the choir and holds the titles of church
queen and church mother; taking only vitamins to ensure her
continued good health, she has never been ill, and she credits her
longevity to having concern for others, working toward goals, and
observing the Sabbath; in all her endeavors, she enjoys the support
and encouragement of her daughter and caregiver, Jeri Ann Joiner;
and
WHEREAS, Friendly, kind, and genteel, Lula Jordan has greatly
enhanced the lives of her family and friends over the past century,
and her wisdom and experience are a source of inspiration to all;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Lula Beatrice
McGough Jordan on the occasion of her 100th birthday and extend to
her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Jordan as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Johnson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 152 was adopted by the House on June
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House