H.R. No. 3196

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed cause for celebration, and Helen Gaylor Lipsey of Waco marked this momentous milestone in her life on May 17, 2015, in the company of family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Born in Chilton in 1915, the former Helen Hicks is the daughter of Hunter Primrose Hicks and Ola Adams Hicks; she grew up in the Waco area with her five younger siblings; on September 19, 1932, she eloped with Vernon Gaylor, and they became the proud parents of seven children, Legene, Keith, Louise, Arlan, Elois, Judy, and Don; and

WHEREAS, The couple shared a rewarding marriage of 58 years until the passing of Mr. Gaylor; fortunate to find love a second time, she married Cecil Lipsey in 1991, and they were together for 18 years before his death; today, Mrs. Lipsey is surrounded by the love of a fine family that has grown to include 46 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 26 great-great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Blessed with the affection of a host of loved ones and sustained by her strong faith, Helen Gaylor Lipsey has gracefully reached the century mark and continues to enrich the lives of all who are fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Helen Gaylor Lipsey on her 100th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Lipsey as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Anderson of McLennan

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 3196 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House