By Dutton H.R. No. 823 75R14187 SAJ-D 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.