H.R. No. 131
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A century of joyful memories and meaningful
accomplishments is truly reason to celebrate, and on January 13,
2013, one very special Texan, Lee Anna Lockett-Mack, will do just
that as she observes her 100th birthday; and
WHEREAS, Born in Linden in 1913 to Arthur and Ada Lockett,
Mrs. Lockett-Mack is the seventh of nine children; as a youth, she
attended the Fairview Schools and was a member of the Salem
Missionary Baptist Church; in 1935 she married Fred Mack; they
created a loving home and enjoyed many happy years of marriage
before his passing in 1967; a lifelong resident of Linden, she is a
beloved fixture of her community; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Lockett-Mack's contributions to her church and
to local schools have made a profound, positive impact on the Linden
community; she has served the New Light Baptist Church as a Sunday
school teacher, as secretary of the choir, as president of the youth
department, as chair of prayer meeting, and as chair of
deaconesses, and she now holds the revered title of mother of the
church; the Parent-Teacher Association of Cass County Schools has
also been fortunate to count Mrs. Lockett-Mack as an ardent
supporter; in addition, she has been an active member of the
Community Council of Cass County, as well as Linden Chapter No. 502
of the Order of the Eastern Star; and
WHEREAS, Throughout their elementary, high school, and
college years, Mrs. Lockett-Mack's nieces and nephews received
uncommon care from their aunt; she provided them with both moral and
financial support and was an integral part of their journey to
adulthood; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of the past century, Lee Anna
Lockett-Mack has brought happiness into the lives of all those
fortunate enough to share in her love and friendship, and it is a
pleasure to join in honoring her for 100 years of life well lived;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Lee Anna Lockett-Mack on the joyous
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. Lockett-Mack as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Lavender
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 131 was adopted by the House on
February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House