H.C.R. No. 203

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Friends and family are mourning the loss of Lessie Nelson of Mount Vernon, who passed away on April 5, 2009, at the age of 95; and

WHEREAS, Born in Greenwood, Arkansas, on October 17, 1913, Lessie Nelson was the daughter of James F. Bartlett and Claria Boswell; she enjoyed a rewarding marriage with her husband, Dave, until his passing in 2006; the couple were blessed with a fine family that grew to include four children, Bettie, Buddy, Garry, and Veda Sue, as well as six grandchildren and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Although Lessie Nelson is deeply missed, her loved ones may take comfort in memories of the many happy times that they spent in her company; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas hereby pay tribute to the life of Lessie Nelson and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her children, Bettie Nelson, Milroy "Buddy" Nelson, Garry Nelson, and Veda Sue Nelson; to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; to her sisters, Ellen Cayton, Jewel Freeze, and Omega Smith; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of Lessie Nelson.

Homer

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President of the Senate Speaker of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 203 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 4, 2009.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 203 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the Senate on May 18, 2009.

______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________

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Governor