By: Turner S.R. No. 686 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, Birthdays are occasions to be joyously 1-3 celebrated, and so it was for Jessie Allen of Rockdale, Texas, on 1-4 March 28, 1993, when she was the guest of honor on her special day; 1-5 and 1-6 WHEREAS, This being her 80th birthday, she has been privileged 1-7 to witness events most of us only read about in history books; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The blessings of her long sojourn in this world are 1-9 evident as she recalls tales of years past; Jessie Allen has earned 1-10 respect and friendship from all who know her; and 1-11 WHEREAS, An active and vital member of her community, she 1-12 is noted for her exemplary enthusiasm for living each day to the 1-13 fullest; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Friends and relatives of this beloved individual 1-15 gathered at the New Salem HD Clubhouse at Fair Park to honor her 1-16 in a manner best befitting the event; now, therefore, be it 1-17 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-18 73rd Legislature, hereby declare Jessie Allen a treasured citizen 1-19 of her town and state, wishing her many more years of health and 1-20 happiness; and, be it further 1-21 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to her as a 1-22 token of esteem from the Texas Senate. 1-23 _____________________________________ 2-1 President of the Senate 2-2 I hereby certify that the 2-3 above Resolution was adopted by 2-4 the Senate on April 22, 1993. 2-5 _____________________________________ 2-6 Secretary of the Senate 2-7 _____________________________________ 2-8 Member, Texas Senate