TITLE: Honoring Lois Steele Newsom of Donie.

SUMMARY: Honoring Lois Steele Newsom of Donie.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Lois Steele Newsom of Donie is an outstanding Texan who has touched the lives of many people with her kind and caring ways; and WHEREAS, Born in Streetman on December 1, 1930, the former Lois Steele married Ray Newsom on June 23, 1951, and has lived in Donie for more than 50 years; throughout her life, she has been a dedicated homemaker and hostess who keeps a spotless house and loves to garden and cook; she takes special pleasure in sharing her baked goods with others and is well-known for her delicious apple pie made from scratch; and WHEREAS, This proud mother and grandmother enjoys the love and affection of her two daughters, Nina Manor and her husband, Elbert, and Jan Baker and her husband, David, her five grandchildren, Roger, Dan, Brooklyn, Bryson, and Lauren, her sister, LeAnn Smith, her brother, Billy Steele, her two nieces, Sherry Gonzales and Donna Phillips, and her nephew, State Representative Todd Smith; moreover, she has counted Beulah Gilliam as her best friend for many years; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Newsom is a valued member of the First Baptist Church of Donie; in addition to her other activities, she takes a strong interest in political issues and makes it a point to stay current with the latest developments; and WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family and admiring friends, Lois Newsom has long been a source of joy and inspiration to all those fortunate enough to share in the richness of her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor a beloved Texan, Lois Steele Newsom; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Newsom as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Smith of Tarrant Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 541 was adopted by the House on March 3, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House