TITLE: Congratulating Sedalia Jones Dove on her 90th birthday.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Sedalia Jones Dove on her 90th birthday.

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WHEREAS, Sedalia Jones Dove is celebrating her 90th birthday on September 23, 2021, to the great delight of her loved ones; and WHEREAS, Born in Coolidge to Mary Francis and Ed Jones in 1931, the former Sedalia Jones grew up with six older siblings; she was employed by TRW for three decades until her retirement; and WHEREAS, Ms. Dove's fine family has grown to include five children, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, who delight in sharing happy moments with their treasured matriarch, going on trips, talking, laughing, and perhaps even getting a slice of her fabulous Sock It To Me Cake; kind and caring, she has also played a maternal role in the lives of many people; and WHEREAS, An avid traveler, Ms. Dove has made countless special memories on visits to her sister, Myrtle Lee Spivey, in Odessa, which she calls her second hometown; the close pair spent considerable time in Mexia as well; Ms. Dove's other favorite activities include shopping and walking her favorite dog, Daisy; and WHEREAS, Ms. Dove is sustained by a strong faith; she is a valued member of Park Hills Community Church, which is led by her son, Pastor Larry Dove; and WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family and admiring friends, Sedalia Dove is a source of joy and inspiration to all who have the great privilege of knowing her and of sharing in the richness of her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Sedalia Jones Dove on her 90th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Dove as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Davis Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 5 was adopted by the House on September 30, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House