SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 122
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay
tribute to George Washington, Sr., of Beaumont on the grand
occasion of his 100th birthday; and
WHEREAS, George Washington was born July 23, 1911, in
Evergreen, Louisiana, to Archie and Mary Washington; he was
married to the late Helen Beatrice Benjamin-Washington; and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS, Mr. Washington served in the United States Army
during World War II and did water purification for General Dwight
D. Eisenhower; a devout Christian, he has attended Saint Peter
Missionary Baptist Church in south Beaumont for more than 50
years; he is a deacon for the church and holds the honorary title
of "Father of the Church"; and
WHEREAS, An active gentleman, Mr. Washington keeps a
beautiful garden of vegetables and other plants; he is a
proficient crab fisherman and an excellent cook and loves having
his family around him; and
WHEREAS, George Washington, Sr., is well known for his good
humor, his generosity of spirit, and his enthusiasm for living
each day to the fullest; on July 23, 2011, he will be joined by
his family and friends at Saint Peter Missionary Baptist Church
to celebrate and commemorate this significant occasion in his
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby recognize George
Washington, Sr., as a treasured citizen of this state and extend
to him best wishes for a wonderful birthday celebration; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Williams
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 28, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate