House Resolution No. ___, introduced by Representative Newell, commends Mable Harris Thomas on the occasion of her one hundredth birthday. Born on May 14, 1926, in Napoleonville, Louisiana, Mable has had a remarkable life marked by her dedication to education and community service. She began her educational journey by walking nearly four miles to a one-room school and later graduated from Lowery Training School and Grambling College, where she met her husband, Joseph "Brushback" Thomas. Mable enjoyed a successful thirty-one-year career as an educator and continued to serve her community as a minute clerk in New Orleans Traffic Court.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Mable has been actively involved in various charitable organizations and community initiatives, including serving as the first lieutenant for the neighborhood watch program in Hollygrove. A long-time member of Delta Sigma Theta, she is also a devoted supporter of local sports teams. Mable is a proud mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and godmother, surrounded by a loving family. The resolution recognizes her unwavering hospitality and love, celebrating her significant milestone as she joins the ranks of Louisiana centenarians.