TITLE: Congratulating Ernestine Lawson on her 100th birthday.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Ernestine Lawson on her 100th birthday.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Ernestine Lawson is celebrating her 100th birthday on December 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 daughter of Charlie and Mattie Price, the former Ernestine Price was born in Winona, Texas, near Tyler, in 1923; she grew up as the fifth of six siblings in her close-knit family; after attending elementary and junior high school in Dawson, she went on to graduate from high school in Tyler; and WHEREAS, She was joined in matrimony to Charles Lawson, and they were blessed with five children; Mrs. Lawson devoted herself to their upbringing until the youngest graduated from high school; subsequently, she continued her own education, earning a medical certificate from St. Philip's College; she went on to care for patients at Baptist Hospital for 27 years; and WHEREAS, An engaged citizen and woman of faith, Mrs. Lawson was very involved in her community and her church; she set an example of grace and fortitude in her victory over lung cancer at the age of 70; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Lawson continued to attend exercise and dance classes well into her nineties, and she remains vibrant and active; her fine family has grown to include six generations, who fondly call her "Madea"; and WHEREAS, Meeting life's challenges with resilience, optimism, and determination, Ernestine Lawson holds a special place in the hearts of her friends and loved ones, and she is an enduring source of inspiration to all who are fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Ernestine Lawson on the occasion of her 100th 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. Lawson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Collier Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 102 was adopted by the House on December 5, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House