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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 80th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed |
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cause for celebration, and James Mitchell Jackson, Sr., of |
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Galveston is marking that impressive milestone in his life on June |
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4, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on the island in 1933, James Jackson has been a |
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dedicated member of the community all his life; on January 5, 1957, |
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he was united in matrimony with his wife, Naomi, and together they |
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became the parents of four children, Constance, Angela, James, and |
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Nathan; today, they also enjoy a special relationship with their |
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four grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan's career included notable |
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tenures with Moody State School, Moody National Bank, and Galveston |
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Wharf Company; following his retirement, he has remained active |
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through his volunteer work with The Jesse Tree and CHRISTUS Our |
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Daily Bread; also devoted to his faith, he attends St. Luke Baptist |
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Church, where he enjoys the fellowship of other congregants each |
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week; and |
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WHEREAS, Kind, generous, and hardworking, James Jackson is a |
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source of inspiration to all who are fortunate enough to know him, |
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and it is truly a pleasure to honor him for his accomplishments |
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during 80 years of life well lived; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor James Mitchell Jackson, Sr., on his 80th |
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birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued |
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happiness and good fortune; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Jackson as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 3178 was adopted by the House on May |
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27, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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