TITLE: In memory of Eula Mae Griffith West.

SUMMARY: In memory of Eula Mae Griffith West.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Eula Mae Griffith West, who passed away on July 27, 2023, at the age of 69; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Horace Griffith and Sadie Skinner Griffith, the former Eula Griffith was born in Bayou Chicot, Louisiana, on March 24, 1954, and she grew up with the companionship of eight brothers and five sisters; she devoted herself to her faith at a young age, and she was baptized at Morning Pilgrim Baptist Church; she graduated from Bayou Chicot High School in Ville Platte, Louisiana, in 1971; and WHEREAS, Mrs. West was the proud mother of two children, Elijah and LaTosha; over the years, she had the pleasure of welcoming into her family four grandchildren, Mariah, Elijah, Isiah, and Kingston, and two great-grandchildren, Taliah and Az'Ryel; and WHEREAS, Eula West led a life of caring devotion to her loved ones, and although she is deeply missed, her spirit will forever live in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Eula Mae Griffith West and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her son, Elijah M. "Mark" West Sr.; to her daughter, LaTosha M. West; to her granddaughter, Mariah J. West; to her grandsons, Elijah West Jr. and his wife, Jada, Isiah West, and Kingston Ernest Fields-West; to her great-granddaughter, Taliah Ava West; to her great-grandson, Az'Ryel Ananias Isiah West; to her sister, Eretta H. Blessett; to her brothers, Uylese Griffith and Horace Griffith Jr.; to her sister-in-law, Gertie Mae Griffith; and to her many other relatives and friends; 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 Eula West. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 66 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on November 1, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House