SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 631
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Eva Perkins on the occasion of her 74th birthday; and
WHEREAS, Known affectionately as Mimi by her large and
loving extended family, Mrs. Perkins raised seven children as a
single mother; after having served as a nurse, she returned to
school and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in education
from Texas Southern University and entered into a long and
fulfilling career as a mathematics teacher; and
WHEREAS, An imaginative and creative educator, Mrs.
Perkins utilized such methods as dances, musical ensembles, and
prominent speakers to motivate and challenge her students; she
was also active in the community as a member of the A. Philip
Randolph Institute, and she served as campaign manager for a
school board candidate and as chair of Women in the National
Association for the Advancement of Colored People; and
WHEREAS, In addition to this incredibly busy schedule, she
was able to maintain a successful musical career as a gospel
singer, church choir director, and soloist for the Houston Mass
Choir; her family group, Eva Perkins and the Perkins Singers,
recorded "I Shall Not Be Moved," which rose to number one at radio
station KFMK; she has received many awards for her distinctive
singing style, including the 2013 Legend Trophy; and
WHEREAS, In celebration of her birthday, friends and
family members are gathering at Northside Missionary Baptist
Church on April 27, 2013, to congratulate her and to share this
special occasion in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend Eva Perkins on her many achievements
and extend to her best wishes for a memorable 74th birthday
celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 10, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate