Bill Text: TX SR44 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 44 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Ora Mae Thomas.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-08-27 - Reported enrolled [SR44 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SR44-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 44


	In Memory
	of
	Ora Thomas

	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.

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		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on August 27, 2021, by
		a rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate