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