SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 11
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Ola V. Allen on the grand occasion of her 90th
birthday; and
WHEREAS, Ola was born July 23, 1923, in Jeanerette,
Louisiana, to James and Sarah Graves; she moved to Houston as a
young child and attended Jack Yates High School; and
WHEREAS, She married Isiah Allen, Jr., in March of 1947 and
together they had four children; they were active participants in
the civil rights and voting rights movements and served their
local community by working at polling stations; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated mother, Mrs. Allen lovingly guided
her children's spiritual education at home and remained closely
involved with educational and extracurricular activities
throughout their school years; she was proud to see each of them
attend college; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Allen found personal fulfillment with a
rewarding nursing career that spanned nearly three decades; a
woman guided by faith, she served as a missionary in both the
United States and Belize and was a founding member of Mount
Hebron Missionary Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Ola Allen is a kindhearted and charismatic woman
who is beloved by her family and friends, and it is truly fitting
that she be honored on this special day; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize Ola V. Allen as
a treasured citizen of our state and extend to her best wishes for
her 90th birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as a memento of this special occasion.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 5, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate