2021S0546-1 08/27/21
By: West S.R. No. 44
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Dallas in mourning the loss of Ora Mae Thomas, who
died August 24, 2021, at the age of 99; and
WHEREAS, A native of Waskom, this distinguished Texan was
born to Steve and Georgia Moody on October 6, 1921; and
WHEREAS, Ora earned a bachelor of science degree from
Bishop College and a master of education degree from Prairie View
A&M University; she received multiple honors for professional
excellence during her 38-year career in education, and she
further expressed her love of teaching by serving as an
after-school tutor and as a Sunday school teacher; she was also a
general Sunday school superintendent; and
WHEREAS, A woman of great faith and spiritual devotion,
Ora was a respected member of Mount Tabor Baptist Church; she
participated in the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Discussion Group,
and she enjoyed hosting Bible studies for the sick and needy; and
WHEREAS, This beloved community steward gave generously of
her time to a number of civic and charitable groups; she was a
volunteer at the Veterans' Hospital and the Dallas Public
Library, and her accolades include a 2002 Community Service Award
bestowed by the Senior Affairs Commission of Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Ora Thomas was the devoted mother of two
daughters, and she was blessed with four grandchildren and a
great-grandson; she was a cherished matriarch and an esteemed
member of her community, 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, 87th
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Ora Mae Thomas; 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 Ora Thomas.