TITLE: Recognizing Maye Frances Hainsworth-Hutson on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Maye Frances Hainsworth-Hutson on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pleasure in recognizing Maye Frances Hainsworth-Hutson, who is celebrating her 100th birthday on May 8, 2013; and WHEREAS, Maye was born the year before World War I began, and as a centenarian, she has witnessed the passing of many a milestone; yet she has always been a person ahead of her time: an African American woman who obtained a college degree at a time when few women did so; she is an accomplished musician who toured the United States in her 20s, and she is a dedicated public servant who joined the American workforce well before the onset of World War II; and WHEREAS, Over the years, Maye Hutson has lived a rich and accomplished life; as a public school music teacher, she has expanded the horizons of countless young students; as a mentor to numerous African American women, she has illuminated the path to success; and as a civil servant, she has applied her energy and skills in her work with the Harris County Emergency Relief Department and the United States Naval Supply Depot in Oakland, California; and WHEREAS, A life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, she has been an active member of Xi Alpha Omega Chapter since 1981; and WHEREAS, Throughout her many triumphs and achievements, Mrs. Hutson has been a font of wisdom and encouragement for all those who have known her, and she remains an exemplary role model for her many students and prot g s; it is fitting, then, that the long and eventful life of this centenarian be honored; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Maye Frances Hainsworth-Hutson on the auspicious occasion of her 100th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for a joyous celebration; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Ellis President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 29, 2013.