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By: Dutton H.R. No. 1291
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 102nd birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly
cause for celebration, and Mamie Frank Lewis of Barrett Station is
marking this momentous occasion in life on May 15, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Born to Joe and Clara Frank in Elton, Louisiana, in
1917, the former Mamie Frank grew up as the fourth of nine children;
when she was in elementary school, her family moved to the
Dayton/Barbers Hill area, where her father was employed by a
farmer; she and her siblings were put to work as well, performing
tasks from picking and chopping cotton to cutting wood and driving
tractors; the Franks became close friends with the Lewis family,
and her courtship with Louis Lewis led to marriage; and
WHEREAS, The couple were blessed with 13 children, and while
devoting herself to her home and family, Mrs. Lewis also earned
money through a variety of odd jobs, including ironing clothes and
housekeeping; after her children all reached school age, she joined
the staff of the Crosby Independent School District, and she was
employed in the cafeteria for two decades before her retirement;
and
WHEREAS, Widowed in 1976, Mrs. Lewis has also survived nine
of her children; today, she is the cherished matriarch of a fine
family that has grown to include 25 grandchildren, 55
great-grandchildren, 28 great-great-grandchildren, and 2
great-great-great-grandchildren; every day, she attends the
Barrett Station seniors program, and she worships at Shiloh
Missionary Baptist Church weekly; she enjoys spending time with
loved ones, traveling, and watching television shows, including In
the Heat of the Night, Walker, Texas Ranger, and Wheel of Fortune;
in addition, she follows the Houston Rockets, taking special
interest in the exploits of her favorite player, James Harden; and
WHEREAS, Mamie Frank Lewis is a source of tremendous
inspiration, and in sharing the experience gained through more than
a century of life well lived, she bestows a precious gift of wisdom
that benefits all who are fortunate enough to know her; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Mamie Frank Lewis on the joyous
occasion of her 102nd birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes
for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Lewis as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.