H.R. No. 2228
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 90th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed
cause for celebration, and Maxine Curvey of Houston marked that
special milestone on January 23, 2023; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Lum and Flossie White Curvey, Maxine
Curvey was born in Grapeland in 1933; she attended W. R. Banks High
School and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Prairie View A&M
University, as well as a master's degree from Texas Southern
University; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of her distinguished career in
education, Ms. Curvey taught with the Houston Independent School
District and the Aldine Independent School District, and her
52-year tenure in the classroom is thought to be one of the longest
in the city; she further contributed to the development of area
youth through her work as a troop leader and a Christian Youth
Fellowship council member; and
WHEREAS, A founding resident of the historic Pleasantville
community, Ms. Curvey is a longtime member of several neighborhood
organizations, including the Pleasantville Civic League, Voters
League, Historical Society, and Elders Council; moreover, she is a
valued congregant of Disciples of Christ Christian Church, where
she has held a variety of leadership roles, and she has received
numerous awards for her activism and her dedicated efforts to
benefit her fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, Respected and admired by all who are privileged to
know her, Maxine Curvey may reflect with great satisfaction on a
lifetime of achievement, and it is a pleasure to join her many
friends and loved ones in honoring her on this memorable occasion;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Maxine Curvey 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. Curvey as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2228 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House