81R26790 JKB-D
 
  By: Anderson H.R. No. 1882
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Jimmie Joe and Gloria Helleson of Waco celebrated
  their 50th wedding anniversary on December 6, 2008, and they may
  indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have
  shared; and
         WHEREAS, Jimmie Joe Helleson and the former Gloria Prause
  exchanged the vows of matrimony at First Baptist Church of China
  Spring in 1958, and over the course of their marriage, they have
  found in each other a loving life partner; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Helleson count among their blessings a
  fine family that includes two children, Dewayne Helleson and his
  wife, Kelley, and Jana Cotton and her husband, the Reverend Wayne
  Cotton, as well as five grandchildren, with whom they share the many
  special occasions of life; and
         WHEREAS, For half a century, Jimmie Joe and Gloria Helleson
  have brought to their marriage laughter, kindness, and devotion,
  and it is a pleasure to honor them for their enduring commitment;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Jimmie Joe and Gloria Helleson on
  their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best
  wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Helleson as an expression of high regard
  by the Texas House of Representatives.