Bill Text: MS HR114 | 2023 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Lucille Dexter; commend upon the occasion of her 100th birthday.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-03-14 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR114 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2023-HR114-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2023 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representative Carpenter
House Resolution 114
(As Adopted by House)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING MRS. DORA LUCILLE MARTIN DEXTER UPON THE OCCASION OF HER 100TH BIRTHDAY.
WHEREAS, on March 26, 1923, the world was blessed with the birth of Mrs. Dora Lucille Martin Dexter, and decades later, upon the auspicious occasion of her 100th birthday, she continues to shower those around her with unconditional love and support; and
WHEREAS, affectionately known to all as MawMaw Dexter, Mrs. Dexter was born to Clarence Martin, Sr., and Ruth Yarber Martin, and was the oldest of her three siblings, Clarence (brother) Martin, Jr., Mack Lloyd Martin and Diane Martin Lomenick, who have all sadly passed away; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Dexter attended Snowdown School in Iuka, Mississippi, and after she graduated from the 8th grade at Snowdown, she attended Iuka Separate School through the 11th grade; and
WHEREAS, the love and affection of Dora Lucille Martin pierced the heart and soul of Mr. Clinton Dexter, and the two lovebirds exchanged the vows of holy matrimony on April 21, 1939, and completed their family unit with the addition of four children, Randy Dexter, Donna Dexter Hudson, Danny Dexter and Kristy Dexter Hudson (deceased); seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren, and after 74 wonderful years of marriage, Mr. Dexter passed away on November 25, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Dexter worked for Genesco Shoe Company in Iuka for 10 years, and after leaving Genesco, she began babysitting for some of her grandchildren, and because of her incredibly nurturing spirit and loving heart, she began her babysitting career for many children in Iuka that spanned years and years, thus acquiring the loving nickname of MawMaw Dexter; and
WHEREAS, in addition to caring for children, Mrs. Dexter, who loves flowers very much, has always had a big garden full of beautiful, colorful blooms, much to her son's dismay, as her intricate garden designs and flower beds make it very difficult for him to mow the yard; and
WHEREAS, to this day, Mrs. Dexter enjoys canning the fruits and vegetables of any garden produce that she receives and giving the cans to her family and friends, but her most favorite thing to do is cook and bake for her family, and two of her most requested cakes that she bakes from scratch are strawberry and Italian cream cakes, and she still cooks Sunday lunch and loves when all of her family can be together; and
WHEREAS, her other hobbies include embroidering quilt blocks, pillow cases, scarves and other items, reading and working word puzzles, and being an active member of the Hot Dotz Bunco Group, where she plays Bunco once a month and is known as the Bunco Queen, and she still goes to the beauty salon every week to make sure her hair is in tip top shape; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Dexter has always cared deeply for the needs of those around her and truly is a community treasure, earning the love and respect of every person who has had the opportunity to meet her and experience her greatness; and
WHEREAS, the only thing stronger than Mrs. Dexter is Mrs. Dexter's faith in God, and during the past century, through her faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, she has survived the Great Depression, the pandemic, cancer, and raising her children and a lot of other children in Iuka, and through it all, she has remained an inspiration to her family and friends, as her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren love her tremendously and revere her as the wonderful mother and grandmother she truly is; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and honor the lives of Mississippi's wisest generation, especially those such as Mrs. Dora Lucille Martin Dexter on the occasion of her 100th birthday, for being a gracious woman who always puts others before herself and loves her family and friends unconditionally, bringing glory and honor to the State of Mississippi:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Mrs. Dora Lucille Martin Dexter upon the occasion of her 100th birthday and extend sincere wishes for her happiness on such a momentous occurrence.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Mrs. Dora Lucille Martin Dexter and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
