TITLE: Recognizing Shirley Marie Tibbs of Houston on the occasion of her 75th birthday.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Shirley Marie Tibbs of Houston on the occasion of her 75th birthday.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Shirley Marie Tibbs on the grand occasion of her 75th birthday; and WHEREAS, This gracious lady is well known for her charm and generosity of spirit, and she is a revered resident of Houston; and WHEREAS, Shirley Marie Tibbs was born September 27, 1936, to Hannah Goodman and Frank Davis; she was married to the late James Ray Tibbs, and she raised nine children, Regina, Gerald, Michael, Paula, Sherrie, Harold, Karen, Frankie, and Glenn, who have blessed her with 18 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Tibbs is a member of New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, where she is a beloved member of the congregation; and WHEREAS, An admired and respected member of her community, she is noted for her courage, her compassion for others, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; and WHEREAS, Friends and family are gathering on September 25, 2011, at the Barbara Jordan Community Center in Houston to congratulate her and share in this milestone in her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby recognize Shirley Marie Tibbs as a treasured citizen of Houston and our state and extend to her best wishes for a memorable 75th 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. Whitmire President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 23, 2011.