SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 405
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Inez Dorothy Young Gibson on the grand occasion of her
100th birthday; and
WHEREAS, Inez Gibson was born on March 26, 1919; she grew up
in Rockwall during the Jim Crow era, and she moved to Dallas and
graduated with honors from Burnett High School in Terrell; and
WHEREAS, She married T. D. Gibson Sr. on August 19, 1943,
and the couple was blessed with four children, Marilyn Gibson, T.
D. Gibson Jr., Michael Gibson, and Charmin Gibson; her 11
grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, who lovingly call her
"Big Mama," are a source of much pride and joy for her; and
WHEREAS, She enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as a
licensed vocational nurse with Methodist Hospital; she has also
been a civic activist and a volunteer with Warren Avenue
Christian Church and with the Dallas Independent School
District's Reading is Fundamental program; and
WHEREAS, She has lived through times and experienced
events that many people only know from history books, and there
is much to be learned from the wisdom she has gained over the
years; a beloved and respected member of her community,
Mrs. Gibson is noted for her warmth, her wit, and her wise
counsel, and she inspires those around her with her enthusiasm
for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to Inez Dorothy Young Gibson and
extend to her best wishes for an enjoyable 100th birthday
celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as a memento of this milestone in her life.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 14, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate