SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 363
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Shirley Marie Tibbs on the grand occasion of her 75th
	birthday; and
	WHEREAS, This gracious lady is well known for her charm and
	generosity of spirit, and she is a revered resident of Houston; and
	WHEREAS, Shirley Marie Tibbs was born September 27, 1936,
	to Hannah Goodman and Frank Davis; she was married to the late
	James Ray Tibbs, and she raised nine children, Regina, Gerald,
	Michael, Paula, Sherrie, Harold, Karen, Frankie, and Glenn, who
	have blessed her with 18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren,
	and three great-great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Tibbs is a member of New Mount Calvary
	Missionary Baptist Church, where she is a beloved member of the
	congregation; and
	WHEREAS, An admired and respected member of her community,
	she is noted for her courage, her compassion for others, and her
	enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; and
	WHEREAS, Friends and family are gathering on September 25,
	2011, at the Barbara Jordan Community Center in Houston to
	congratulate her and share in this milestone in her life; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
	Legislature, hereby recognize Shirley Marie Tibbs as a treasured
	citizen of Houston and our state and extend to her best wishes for
	a memorable 75th birthday celebration; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Whitmire
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 23, 2011.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate