SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 141
WHEREAS, Juandelle Wainscott Lacy Roberts of Midland
celebrated her 95th birthday on January 23, 2023, and this
occasion provides a welcome opportunity for family and friends to
express the love and affection they hold for her; and
WHEREAS, The former Juandelle Wainscott was born in 1928 to
the Reverend and Mrs. C. E. Wainscott in Quitaque; in 1945, she
was joined in matrimony to James W. Lacy, and she became the proud
mother of two children; following Mr. Lacy's death, she was
fortunate enough to find love again and married W. V. "Red"
Roberts, with whom she shared a fulfilling union that spanned
nearly two decades until his passing in 2020; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of her life, Mrs. Roberts has
established a number of important philanthropic initiatives,
including the Excalibur Round Table that benefits cancer
research, a school for Romani children in Romania, the
Wainscott-Lacy Memorial Fund scholarship program for students at
Baptist schools, and an engineering scholarship for students at
Texas Tech University; she is a longtime national board member of
the American Cancer Society and a recipient of the Lifetime
Excalibur Award for her generosity; in addition, she has
supported a number of symphonies, as well as Baptist and other
evangelical missionary work across the Americas, Africa, Eastern
Europe, and Asia; and
WHEREAS, An active member of the Texas Federation of
Republican Women for 65 years, Mrs. Roberts has served on its
board and has been honored by the organization with the First
Legacy Leadership Award, the Ten Outstanding Women Award, and the
Tribute to Women Award; moreover, she has worked in behalf of the
Republican Party in three states, serving as chair of the Tulsa
County group, and she mentored a young George W. Bush when he
first ran for state office; and
WHEREAS, Respected and admired by all who are privileged to
know her, Juandelle Roberts 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature hereby congratulate Juandelle Wainscott Lacy Roberts
on her 95th 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 Mrs. Roberts as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Sparks
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 7, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate