83R20499 MGR-D
By: Dutton H.R. No. 1477
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, April 7, 2013, marked a significant milestone in the
life of Levetta M. Washington of Houston and a joyous occasion for
the family and friends who joined in celebrating her 60th birthday;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Washington was born on April 7, 1953, the
daughter of Dave and Millie Washington, and grew up with two
sisters, Davetta Maria and Sandra, and three brothers, Dave,
Jerome, and Ezra Hosea; today, she enjoys spending time with her
"fan club," which includes her nieces and nephews Darian
Washington, Ezra Washington, Jr., Spencer Rogers, and Jenny Rogers
and her great-nephew Joshua Rogers, as well as Nellie Washington;
and
WHEREAS, A lifelong member of the Jerusalem Missionary
Baptist Church, Ms. Washington has given generously of her time and
talents to benefit the congregation; she is a Sunday school
teacher, special events coordinator, youth leader, and announcing
clerk, and she takes part in the women's chorus and Good Samaritans
group; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Washington is a longtime employee of the Houston
Independent School District, and she spends her leisure hours
cooking, reading, creating arts and crafts, listening to music, and
traveling; inspired by the motto "If I can help somebody as I pass
along then my living shall not be in vain," this caring woman shares
her time by visiting the sick and housebound, organizing events,
and working with children and seniors; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with the affection of a host of loved ones
and sustained by her strong faith, Levetta Washington may reflect
with pride on her many contributions to her community, and it is a
pleasure to recognize her for six decades of life well lived; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Levetta M. Washington on her 60th
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 Ms. Washington as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.