SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 848
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the members of the Thierry family on the grand occasion
of the Thierry Family Reunion, which is taking place on the
weekend of June 21 through 23, 2013, in Houston; and
WHEREAS, The Thierry Family Reunion brings together
countless descendants of patriarch Louis Thierry, who was born in
1770 in what is now Saint Landry Parish in Louisiana; he died in
1834, and today, the 10th-generation descendants of Louis
Thierry number in the thousands; and
WHEREAS, This reunion provides a unique opportunity for
the Thierry descendants to learn more about the history and
enterprising nature of their forefather; Louis Thierry was the
son of a slave and became a free man of color, and he used his
freedom wisely to become a prosperous man, whose livelihood
included ownership of land and livestock; and
WHEREAS, From the union of Louis Thierry and his wife,
Julie Meillon Giroir, 13 children were born; the couple placed
great value on education and opportunities for their offspring,
and nearly 180 years since the death of Louis Thierry, the
Thierry family claims numerous doctors, attorneys, politicians,
educators, engineers, and other professionals in its midst, and
all of the family members are hardworking and productive members
of their communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere best wishes to the Thierry
family for a joyous reunion and for much success in the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the Thierry family as an expression of high regard 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 May 8, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate