Freestone County, Texas
Bios

Texas Senate
Resolution #569


SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 569


In Memory
of
Margie Beal Carter Dennis


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of Dallas in mourning the loss of Margie Beal Carter Dennis, who 
died April 3, 2005, at the age of 90; and

	WHEREAS, Born September 13, 1914, Mrs. Dennis was
raised in Freestone County and attended Bishop College 
Extension; she was called to the ministry and graduated from the 
Southern Bible Training School, the Interracial Bible Institute, 
and the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; she married
Willie Leroy Dennis, who preceded her in death; and

	WHEREAS, For decades, Mrs. Dennis devoted her life to 
spreading her faith by teaching Bible study classes, visiting the 
elderly, and, for almost 40 years, holding religious services at 
the city jail; and

	WHEREAS, A member of Good Street Baptist Church, she was an 
integral part of many of its ministries, including the Senior 
Citizen Ministry, the Nurses Guild, and the Missionary Society; 
the church's Vacation Bible School was renamed in her honor to 
celebrate her work as its principal, and the church bestowed on 
her the Volunteer of the Year Award; and

	WHEREAS, The scope of her involvement reached into the 
public sphere as well, and her selflessness, compassion, and many 
accomplishments were admired and honored by organizations in 
Dallas and throughout the state; she received the Outstanding 
Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, the 
Sojourner Truth Award from the South Central Business and 
Professional Women's Club, the Caring Spirit Community Champion 
Award from the American Cancer Society, and numerous other 
accolades; and

	WHEREAS, A woman of strength, generosity, and unwavering 
faith, Mrs. Dennis gave unselfishly of herself to others, and her 
wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those 
who knew her; and

	WHEREAS, This exemplary woman had an impact beyond measure 
on the lives of her family, friends, and community, and she 
leaves behind memories that will be forever cherished by the many 
whose lives she touched; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Margie Beal Carter Dennis; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Margie Beal Carter Dennis.
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________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 11, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate