R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, On May 11, 1997, Viola Beatrice Jackson Bracelet, an

 1-2     esteemed resident of Patterson, Louisiana, will reach a significant

 1-3     milestone in a full and active life when she celebrates her 90th

 1-4     birthday; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, A native of Garden City, Louisiana, Mrs. Bracelet

 1-6     received her education at Porter Private School in Franklin,

 1-7     Louisiana; the widow of Sanders Morgan and James Bracelet, Sr., she

 1-8     treasures the close relationship she shares with her children, Ora

 1-9     M. Ladday and James Bracelet, Jr.; and

1-10           WHEREAS, Mrs. Bracelet is a deeply religious woman who for 68

1-11     years has renewed her spiritual strength as a member of St. Luke

1-12     Baptist Church, where she has been active with the Senior Choir; a

1-13     longtime member of the Women's Department, this devoted individual

1-14     has also served her denomination as vice president of the music

1-15     department of the Union Sixth District Missionary Baptist

1-16     Association; and

1-17           WHEREAS, She currently spreads cheer to others through her

1-18     birthday ministry, and she helps to make the days a little brighter

1-19     for people who are infirm with friendly and caring phone

1-20     conversations; and

1-21           WHEREAS, Throughout her lifetime, this gracious lady has

1-22     brought joy and happiness to the many people whose lives she has

1-23     touched; a greatly admired member of her community, Mrs. Bracelet

1-24     has earned the special love and affection of all who are privileged

 2-1     to know her; now, therefore, be it

 2-2           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-3     Legislature hereby congratulate Viola Beatrice Jackson Bracelet on

 2-4     the occasion of her 90th birthday and extend to her warmest best

 2-5     wishes for continued good fortune and happiness; and, be it further

 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-7     prepared for Mrs. Bracelet as an expression of high regard by the

 2-8     Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                      Dutton

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 823 was adopted by the House on May

         6, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House