SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 58
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize members of the Paige family on the joyful occasion of
their annual family reunion; and
WHEREAS, The Paige family traces its ancestry to Indian
Charlie and his wife, Rose; Indian Charlie was the first known
member of the family and counts as its patriarch; the couple had a
son named Wesley; Wesley married Frances, and they had 11
children, Martin Van, Bonnie C., Wesley Maxie, Ethel A., Roderick
T., John C., James Millard, Susan Villie, Octavia Mae, Maudie J.,
and Frances Lou Sullie; and
WHEREAS, Family members held their first reunion in
Postell, Arkansas, in 1982; they have been holding reunions for
29 years, and some 150 to 250 family members will be traveling
from across the nation for this year's reunion; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Paige family are successful men and
women who have contributed significantly to their communities
through their leadership, their professional efforts, and their
concern for others; and
WHEREAS, They are exemplary citizens who have instilled in
their children the virtues of reliability and hard work; their
reunion is a manifestation of their pride in their heritage and
their commitment to family unity; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend best wishes to
members of the Paige family for a wonderful family reunion; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a
memento of this special event.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 16, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate