TITLE: In memory of Cecil Earnestine Anderson of Dallas.

SUMMARY: In memory of Cecil Earnestine Anderson of Dallas.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of Cecil Earnestine Anderson of Dallas on February 15, 2015, at the age of 106; and WHEREAS, Born in 1908 in Cameron, Cecil Anderson attended Paul Quinn College after high school, completed her bachelor's degree at Huston-Tillotson College, received her master's degree from Prairie View A&M University, and pursued postgraduate studies at Texas A&M University; in 2013 she was awarded an honorary doctorate of humane letters by Paul Quinn College and was recognized as the school's oldest living graduate; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Anderson enjoyed a long and rewarding career in education, teaching in the Cameron Independent School District for more than four decades until her retirement in 1975; upon leaving the classroom, Mrs. Anderson moved to the Dallas area and became actively involved with a number of worthwhile community organizations; she was a longtime precinct chair in South Dallas, and she frequently volunteered her time and talents to the March of Dimes and the Boy Scouts of America; and WHEREAS, A lifelong member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Mrs. Anderson was a valued congregant at Smith Chapel AME Church in Dallas for many years; she held a number of important leadership roles within the church, including steward, missionary, and Sunday school and Vacation Bible School teacher; in her leisure time, she took great pleasure in traveling, cooking, and visiting with family and friends; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Anderson was blessed with the love and support of her husband, the late Luther Anderson, and she was the proud mother of two children, Jacqueline and Kelly; with the passing years, she experienced the joy of seeing her family grow to include three additional generations; and WHEREAS, A source of wisdom and inspiration, Cecil Anderson made a positive difference in the lives of innumerable people as an educator, civic leader, and role model, and all those who were fortunate enough to know her will forever treasure their memories of her kindness and devotion; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Cecil Earnestine Anderson and extend sincere condolences to her many loved ones; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Cecil Anderson. Davis of Dallas Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1258 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 26, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House