H.R. No. 5
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sedalia Jones Dove is celebrating her 90th birthday
on September 23, 2021, to the great delight of her loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Born in Coolidge to Mary Francis and Ed Jones in
1931, the former Sedalia Jones grew up with six older siblings; she
was employed by TRW for three decades until her retirement; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Dove's fine family has grown to include five
children, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, who
delight in sharing happy moments with their treasured matriarch,
going on trips, talking, laughing, and perhaps even getting a slice
of her fabulous Sock It To Me Cake; kind and caring, she has also
played a maternal role in the lives of many people; and
WHEREAS, An avid traveler, Ms. Dove has made countless
special memories on visits to her sister, Myrtle Lee Spivey, in
Odessa, which she calls her second hometown; the close pair spent
considerable time in Mexia as well; Ms. Dove's other favorite
activities include shopping and walking her favorite dog, Daisy;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Dove is sustained by a strong faith; she is a
valued member of Park Hills Community Church, which is led by her
son, Pastor Larry Dove; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family and admiring friends,
Sedalia Dove is a source of joy and inspiration to all who have the
great privilege of knowing her and of sharing in the richness of her
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Sedalia Jones
Dove on her 90th 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 Ms. Dove as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Davis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 5 was adopted by the House on
September 30, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House