TITLE: Recognizing the members of the Paige family on the occasion of their family reunion.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the members of the Paige family on the occasion of their family reunion.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize members of the Paige family on the joyful occasion of their annual family reunion; and WHEREAS, The Paige family traces its ancestry to Indian Charlie and his wife, Rose; Indian Charlie was the first known member of the family and counts as its patriarch; the couple had a son named Wesley; Wesley married Frances, and they had 11 children, Martin Van, Bonnie C., Wesley Maxie, Ethel A., Roderick T., John C., James Millard, Susan Villie, Octavia Mae, Maudie J., and Frances Lou Sullie; and WHEREAS, Family members held their first reunion in Postell, Arkansas, in 1982; they have been holding reunions for 29 years, and some 150 to 250 family members will be traveling from across the nation for this year's reunion; and WHEREAS, Members of the Paige family are successful men and women who have contributed significantly to their communities through their leadership, their professional efforts, and their concern for others; and WHEREAS, They are exemplary citizens who have instilled in their children the virtues of reliability and hard work; their reunion is a manifestation of their pride in their heritage and their commitment to family unity; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend best wishes to members of the Paige family for a wonderful family reunion; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a memento of this special event. Ellis President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 16, 2011.