Bill Text: TX SR425 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 425 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Gwendolyn Elaine Brown Hill.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-18 - Reported enrolled [SR425 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-SR425-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 425


	In Memory
	of
	Gwendolyn Elaine Brown Hill

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Gwendolyn Elaine Brown Hill, who died
	February 15, 2019, at the age of 86; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Mineola, Texas, Gwendolyn Brown was
	born to Minnie Collins Boyd and Willie Lewis Brown Sr. on June 10,
	1932; she excelled as a student at South Ward High School; and
	WHEREAS, Gwendolyn furthered her education at Texas
	College, where she earned a bachelor's degree in education; she
	went on to earn a master's degree in education from Prairie View
	A&M University; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted and gifted educator, Gwendolyn began
	her teaching career in her hometown of Mineola; she later was
	employed by the Dallas Independent School District, and she
	taught at Cedar Crest Elementary for 25 years; and
	WHEREAS, Gwendolyn was a highly respected community
	advocate who was recognized on several occasions for her civic
	contributions; she was a faithful and active member of Kirkwood
	Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, where her many
	leadership positions included president of the Board of
	Christian Education; and
	WHEREAS, Gwendolyn married Edgar Frank Bridges, and to
	this union one daughter was born; she later married Earnest Lee
	Hill, with whom she shared 41 years of devotion; she was blessed
	with one grandchild, and her nieces and nephews were a source of
	great pride and joy; and
	WHEREAS, An esteemed citizen, beloved mentor, and
	cherished friend to many, Gwendolyn Brown was a treasured Texan,
	and she will long be remembered with deep 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 Gwendolyn Elaine Brown Hill; 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 Gwendolyn Hill.
	West



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 18, 2019, by a
		rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate