81R15935 JGH-D
By: Homer H.C.R. No. 129
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with many joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of Clyde Helms of Paris, who died on March 8, 2009, at the age of 96;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Helms was born in Roxton on October 12, 1912, to
Stange and Minnie Jones Helms; and
WHEREAS, He married Iris Rebecca Todd Helms, who preceded him
in death in 2008, but the 72 years of marriage that they shared is
eloquent affirmation of the meaning of love and commitment; and
WHEREAS, For more than three decades, Mr. Helms ran a
successful car dealership in Paris, and he enjoyed attending South
Side Baptist Church where he was a member for many years; and
WHEREAS, While his death has brought sorrow to those who
cared for him, he will forever hold a treasured place in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Clyde Helms and extend sincere
condolences to the members of his family: to his children, Clydell
Clark and her husband, Steven, Patsy Dunn and her husband, Richard,
Carolyn Dunn and her husband, David, Stanley Helms, and Linda
Burress and her husband, Joe; to his 20 grandchildren, 18
great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; and to his
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Clyde Helms.