SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 348
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Beatrice Lehman Green on the grand occasion of her
100th birthday; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary lady is well known for her charm
and generosity of spirit, and she is a revered citizen who is
active in Houston's Third Ward; and
WHEREAS, Beatrice Green was born March 1, 1913, in Mansura,
Louisiana; she attended Concordia College in Selma, Alabama, and
moved to Houston in the late 1930s; she was married to the late
Allie Charles Green for 60 years; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Green worked for 40 years for the James
Baker, Jr., family in Houston; she played an important role
taking care of the family's children, one of whom, James Baker
III, became United States Secretary of State; she served for a
time as Mrs. Baker's personal secretary; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practices her faith in her
daily life, Mrs. Green is a founding member of Holy Cross
Lutheran Church, where she has taken part in a wide variety of
ministries, including choir, the Lutheran Women Missionary
League, and the Altar Guild; and
WHEREAS, She has been active in political affairs for many
years; she participated in sit-ins at the State Capitol during
the civil rights movement and served as an assistant precinct
judge over a 50-year period; throughout her life, she has served
with numerous community organizations and is currently mascot
for the Third Ward Line Dancers; and
WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of her community,
she is noted for her affectionate and engaging personality, 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,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend Beatrice Lehman Green on her
many achievements and extend to her best wishes for a memorable
100th birthday celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as a memento of this milestone in her life.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 4, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate