84R15538 KSM-D

By: Herrero H.R. No. 1491

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Mary Jane Baronette Helpert of Robstown passed away on March 9, 2015, at the age of 77, leaving her circle of family and friends to cherish their many happy memories of time spent in her company; and

WHEREAS, The former Mary Jane Baronette was born on August 17, 1937, to Lucien and Louise Baronette in Welsh, Louisiana; she shared a rewarding marriage of 50 years with Leon Helpert, and the couple were the proud parents of Roxanne, Brigette, and Brady; as her family grew, Mrs. Helpert treasured countless special moments with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Robstown, Mrs. Helpert delighted in working with farmers as part of the Department of Agriculture; she retired in 2004, after 44 years of service, but she continued to enjoy part-time work at Cotten's BBQ, a popular local eatery; and

WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to her loved ones and her community, Mary Jane Helpert lived a life that was rich in the intangibles that matter most, and those who were fortunate enough to know her will always remember her with admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mary Jane Baronette Helpert and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family: to her children, Roxanne Lublin, Brigette Knoblauch and her husband, Ronnie, and Brady Helpert and his wife, Rebecca; to her grandchildren, Callie Adkins and her husband, Kris, Hunter and Lindsey Lublin, Mark Knoblauch, and Katrina Albert and her husband, Keith; to her great-grandchildren, Ryan and Topher Adkins, Addison and Keagan Williams, and Keirsten and Karah Albert; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Mary Jane Baronette Helpert.