R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, On February 18, 2001, Dr. Marvis Louis Jackson and
 1-2     Clara Belle Jackson of Houston are celebrating their 50th wedding
 1-3     anniversary, and this golden milestone truly warrants special
 1-4     recognition; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, United in matrimony on February 18, 1951, this happy
 1-6     couple have shared a loving union that has been blessed with four
 1-7     children, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, A veteran of World War II, Reverend Jackson has been
 1-9     the beloved pastor of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church for the
1-10     past 43 years; he is a noteworthy church leader who has been active
1-11     with the South Texas District Association, the Baptist Minister's
1-12     Association, the Political Action Committee, and many community
1-13     organizations; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Mrs. Jackson also has devoted herself to the
1-15     Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, serving for more than 40 years
1-16     the junior boys Sunday school class, choir, General Mission, and
1-17     Junior Ushers; vice president and secretary of Baptist Minister's
1-18     Wives, she has been a foster parent for several children and PTO
1-19     president at Isaacs Elementary School; and
1-20           WHEREAS, For half a century, these loving Texans have enjoyed
1-21     an enduring union filled with many happy times and cherished family
1-22     memories, and it is indeed a privilege to honor them at this time;
1-23     now, therefore, be it
1-24           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-1     Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Marvis Louis Jackson and Clara
 2-2     Belle Jackson on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary and
 2-3     extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it,
 2-4     further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-6     prepared for Dr. and Mrs. Jackson as an expression of high regard
 2-7     by the Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                      Dutton
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 251 was adopted by the House on
         February 12, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House