TITLE: Recognizing Nina Speer on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Nina Speer on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay tribute to Nina Speer on the special occasion of her 100th birthday; and WHEREAS, Nina Speer was born on February 4, 1911, in San Antonio and lived there most of her life; she graduated from Brackenridge High School in 1928; she loved school and was a member of the National Honor Society; she continues to enjoy learning; and WHEREAS, She worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for a time; in 1929, she attended a Christian Endeavor function and there met her future husband, Charles Speer; from the beginning, the couple formed an enduring bond that lasted almost 61 years; her husband died in 1991; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Speer has three children, 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; her children grew up attending the neighborhood Baptist church; in 1967, a Presbyterian church was organized nearby, and she and her husband became charter members and active leaders; and WHEREAS, She became the first woman elder of Hope Presbyterian Church and was called to fill the pulpit on several occasions; her husband was a trustee and elder; Mrs. Speer taught the adult Sunday school class and played the piano and later the organ; an accomplished musician, she wrote and published three hymns; in 1986, she found a new church home in the Worldwide Church of God; and WHEREAS, Nina Speer is a loving and charming lady noted for her generous spirit and her caring manner; on February 6, 2011, she will be joined by her family and friends to celebrate this important milestone in her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby recognize Nina Speer as a treasured citizen of this state and extend to her best wishes for a wonderful centennial 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. Zaffirini President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 31, 2011.