By McClendon H.R. No. 323 75R8065 JTR-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On January 31, 1997, Ervie and Velma Harrison of San 1-2 Antonio were crowned the King and Queen of the 1997 Annual Mardi 1-3 Gras Ball, and this noteworthy distinction is indeed worthy of 1-4 special praise and recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Mrs. Harrison initiated the Mardi Gras Ball, a 1-6 festive and elegant celebration, in 1991 as a fundraiser for Holy 1-7 Redeemer Catholic Church, and she and Mr. Harrison were selected as 1-8 this year's King and Queen by Father Norbert T. Rosso in 1-9 appreciation of their many years of dedicated service to the 1-10 church; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Married for 45 years, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison first 1-12 met in his hometown of Laurel, Mississippi, and within two months 1-13 they were wed; since that time they have been blessed with a large 1-14 and loving family, and they take great pride in their six children, 1-15 15 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Vital and valued members of the community, Mr. and 1-17 Mrs. Harrison have both enjoyed successful careers; for 35 years 1-18 Mrs. Harrison has been the proprietor of the popular Velma Styling 1-19 Salon, while until his retirement Mr. Harrison worked as a 1-20 supervisor for a pharmaceutical company; he is also known far and 1-21 wide as a chef of some talent; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Ervie and Velma Harrison's contributions to the 1-23 community have greatly benefited their fellow citizens, and it is 1-24 fitting at this time to recognize these remarkable Texans for their 2-1 many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby congratulate Ervie and Velma Harrison on their 2-4 selection as King and Queen of the 1997 Annual Mardi Gras Ball and 2-5 extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success and 2-6 happiness in the years to come; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Harrison as an expression of high regard 2-9 by the Texas House of Representatives.