SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 92
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay
tribute to Lula B. Jordan on the grand occasion of her 100th
birthday; and
WHEREAS, This gracious lady is well known for her charm and
generosity of spirit, and she is a revered resident of Dallas;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Jordan was born July 4, 1911, in Pleasant
Hill, Louisiana; she moved to Dallas, where she married William
McKinley Jordan in 1943, and together they raised his niece as
their own child; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Jordan worked for many years as a housekeeper
and was able to purchase a home with her earnings; after her
retirement, she continued to be active in the community as an
adoptive grandparent with the Salvation Army; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practices her faith in her
daily life, Mrs. Jordan is a member of Israel Baptist Church,
where she is the church queen and church mother and is an active
member of the choir; and
WHEREAS, Determined to continue her journey of
self-improvement, she is studying to obtain her general
educational development diploma; her robust constitution allows
her to remain healthy and active; and
WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of her community,
Mrs. Jordan is noted for her courage, her compassion for others,
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, 1st Called Session, hereby extend congratulations
to Lula B. Jordan on the joyous occasion of her 100th birthday;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as a memento of this milestone in her life.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 24, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate