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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of the Cottonwood Baptist Church are |
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dedicating the Ruth Hellums Homecoming Pavilion on June 10, 2007, |
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during the church's 71st annual homecoming festivities, and this |
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event provides an ideal opportunity to recognize Mrs. Hellums for |
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her outstanding service to her congregation and community; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Cottonwood, the former Ruth Lasater was |
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born in 1913 and has been an active member of her church throughout |
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her life; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Hellums is a retired teacher who taught in |
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Cottonwood and the Scurry-Rosser school district; she married |
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William Hellums in Kaufman, and she has been blessed with two |
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children and six grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Ruth Hellums is a joy and inspiration to all who are |
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privileged to know her, and she truly merits special commendation |
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for her years of meaningful service to others; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Ruth Hellums on the dedication of |
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the Ruth Hellums Homecoming Pavilion at the Cottonwood Baptist |
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Church and honor her for her contributions to her church and her |
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community; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mrs. Hellums as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |