April 19, 2024
GREATER HOUSTON EDITION African-American News&Issues
Vol. 29, Issue 14
FREE
History is His Story, not the Truth or Our Story. Black History is 24/7/365, not just 4 weeks
- Roy Douglas Malonson
“Addressing Current & Historical Realities Affecting Our Community”
ELIZAANN ROBERTSON 100 YEARS OLD By: Vera Baker
COMMISSIONER THOMAS JONES, JR.
By: Shelley McKinley
The newest Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority is Thomas Jones, Jr. He joins six other Commissioners and has the responsibility of setting policies and guiding executive staff to ensure that Port Houston continues to be a strategic leader for the Houston Ship Channel. Following a unanimous appointment from City Council, Jones was recently sworn in by Mayor John Whitmire at a Swearing-inCeremony held at Davis Street at Hermann Park.
The event included remarks by State Senator Carol Alvarado, Mayor Pro-Tem Martha Castex-Tatum, and Mayor John Whitmire. “When looking at the credentials for someone to serve on the Port of Houston’s Port Commission, I couldn’t think of anyone better that has the intellect and the passion for public service,” shared Mayor Whitmire.
Jones on pg. 3
Eliza Ann Robertson was born on April 4 1924, in Keatchie, Louisiana to Sam and Laura Collins. She attended Flower Hill School in Grand Cane, Louisiana. She moved to Houston’s Acres Home community in 1952. She’s the mother to 10 children: 4 girls, 6 boys. She’s the grandmother to 25, and the great grandmother of 17. She still drives, even though her children chauffeur her where she needs to go. She loves to fish, socialize, and attend church. She’s been a life-long active member at Greater Zion MBC, 1620 DollyWright in the heart of the Acres Homes Community since 1960, for over 64 years. On April 4th, 2024, she kicked off her 100th birthday celebration with her Acres Home MultiCenter family with cake and ice cream. Her children then gave her a beautiful party at her home, with over 100 family and friends in attendance. On Sunday, April 7, 2024, her birthday concluded with a church service at Greater Zion MBC. Eliza Ann Robertson, our blessed AA centenarian.