Freestone County, Texas
Bios

Texas House
Resolution #155


                                                                  H.R. No. 155



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Family and friends of Margie Beal Dennis of Dallas 
gathered on September 18, 2004, to celebrate the 90th birthday of 
this remarkable Texan; and
	WHEREAS, Born on September 13, 1914, and raised in Freestone 
County, Mrs. Dennis has been deeply devoted to both her family and 
her faith; with her husband, Willie Leroy Dennis, she became the 
proud parent of a daughter, Betty Dennis Davis, and over the years 
she was blessed with a son-in-law, Ellis Davis, Jr., three 
grandchildren, Dennis and Rodney Davis and Ellis Davis III, and 
five great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Dennis attended Bishop College Extension and 
graduated from several Christian educational institutions--the 
Southern Bible Training School, Interracial Bible Institute, and 
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; and
	WHEREAS, With steadfast dedication, she has spent decades 
putting her faith into practice, teaching Bible study classes, 
making weekly visits to the infirm and elderly, and, for more than 
39 years, conducting religious services at the city jail; a member 
of the Good Street Baptist Church, she has also been involved with a 
number of its ministries, including the Missionary Society, the 
Senior Citizen Ministry, the Social Service Committee, Sunday 
school, the Nurses Guild, and Vacation Bible School, which has been 
renamed to commemorate her contributions as its principal; and
	WHEREAS, A host of organizations, both religious and secular, 
have recognized her generosity and selflessness; she has received 
the Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black 
Caucus, Volunteer of the Year and Women's Day of Service Award from 
Good Street Baptist Church, Women of Distinction Award from the Eta 
Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Caring Spirit Community Champion Award 
from the American Cancer Society, and Sojourner Truth Award from 
the South Central Business and Professional Women's Club, in 
addition to being inducted into the Juanita Craft Hall of Fame and 
garnering numerous other accolades; and
	WHEREAS, Margie Dennis has had an immeasurable impact on the 
lives of countless members of her community, and her compassion and 
kindness have been a well of strength to those in need; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Margie Beal Dennis on her 90th 
birthday and commend her for her long, unwavering commitment and 
service to her community; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Dennis as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                 Jones of Dallas

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 155 was adopted by the House on 
February 17, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House