H.R. No. 1258
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Cecil Earnestine Anderson of Dallas on February 15,
2015, at the age of 106; and
WHEREAS, Born in 1908 in Cameron, Cecil Anderson attended
Paul Quinn College after high school, completed her bachelor's
degree at Huston-Tillotson College, received her master's degree
from Prairie View A&M University, and pursued postgraduate studies
at Texas A&M University; in 2013 she was awarded an honorary
doctorate of humane letters by Paul Quinn College and was
recognized as the school's oldest living graduate; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Anderson enjoyed a long and rewarding career in
education, teaching in the Cameron Independent School District for
more than four decades until her retirement in 1975; upon leaving
the classroom, Mrs. Anderson moved to the Dallas area and became
actively involved with a number of worthwhile community
organizations; she was a longtime precinct chair in South Dallas,
and she frequently volunteered her time and talents to the March of
Dimes and the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong member of the African Methodist Episcopal
Church, Mrs. Anderson was a valued congregant at Smith Chapel AME
Church in Dallas for many years; she held a number of important
leadership roles within the church, including steward, missionary,
and Sunday school and Vacation Bible School teacher; in her leisure
time, she took great pleasure in traveling, cooking, and visiting
with family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Anderson was blessed with the love and support
of her husband, the late Luther Anderson, and she was the proud
mother of two children, Jacqueline and Kelly; with the passing
years, she experienced the joy of seeing her family grow to include
three additional generations; and
WHEREAS, A source of wisdom and inspiration, Cecil Anderson
made a positive difference in the lives of innumerable people as an
educator, civic leader, and role model, and all those who were
fortunate enough to know her will forever treasure their memories
of her kindness and devotion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Cecil Earnestine
Anderson and extend sincere condolences to her many loved ones;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Cecil
Anderson.
Davis of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1258 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 26, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House