SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 107

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Jackson family, which will be celebrating its 
family reunion July 23, 2005, in Houston; and

	WHEREAS, The Jackson family has been celebrating the 
spirit of family togetherness for almost 50 years with a family 
reunion held annually on the fourth Saturday in July; the reunion 
provides a rare opportunity for family members to share stories 
and celebrate their heritage; and

	WHEREAS, Family members travel from California, Oklahoma, 
Florida, Washington, D.C., Georgia, New York, and other parts of 
Texas to participate in the festivities; and

	WHEREAS, At each reunion one of the senior family members 
is honored, and Bay City resident Thelma Fountain has been 
selected to be honored in 2005; and

	WHEREAS, The members of this illustrious family have 
instilled the virtues of love and hard work in their children, 
and they have contributed greatly to their communities through 
their leadership, integrity, and concern for others; and

	WHEREAS, The 2005 reunion is a manifestation of the 
family's pride in its legacy and of its commitment to family 
unity and loyalty; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the members 
of the Jackson family for remembering their heritage and extend 
best wishes to them for a memorable family reunion; and, be it 
further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of the Jackson family as a memento of this special 
occasion.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 18, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate