SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 524
In Memory
of
Halo Jewel Mills Young
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Halo Jewel Mills Young, who died January
16, 2019, at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, Halo Jewel Mills was born on January 27, 1930, in
Henderson, Texas; she was an honor student at Greenville
Community School, and she graduated with honors from Henderson
Colored High School in 1948; and
WHEREAS, Halo continued her education at Southwestern
Christian College, where she worked as the school's first
librarian while balancing her course load; she met the love of
her life, Paul Young Jr., during her time as a student, and on
October 27, 1953, they were married in the campus chapel; and
WHEREAS, Halo and Paul built a rewarding life of spiritual
service together; he preached at churches in Texas, Arizona, and
Alabama, and Halo worked tirelessly at each church to create and
foster uplifting ministries that enriched the congregations and
the greater community; the couple retired from service and moved
to Arlington in 2004, and they became faithful members of
Dalworth Park Church of Christ; and
WHEREAS, Halo was a devoted matriarch who raised three
children by loving example, and she made her kitchen a place of
warmth, where family members cooked, conversed, prayed, and
comforted each other; over the years, she passed on family
traditions to her two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren,
who were a source of immense pride and joy; and
WHEREAS, Halo Young was a woman of deep faith, and she
inspired those who knew her through her joyous spirit and
boundless generosity; she was beloved by many, and she will long
be remembered with respect and admiration by all who were
privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Halo Jewel Mills Young; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Halo Young.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 1, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate