81R26095 JKB-D
By: Homer H.C.R. No. 203
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Friends and family are mourning the loss of Lessie
Nelson of Mount Vernon, who passed away on April 5, 2009, at the age
of 95; and
WHEREAS, Born in Greenwood, Arkansas, on October 17, 1913,
Lessie Nelson was the daughter of James F. Bartlett and Claria
Boswell; she enjoyed a rewarding marriage with her husband, Dave,
until his passing in 2006; the couple were blessed with a fine
family that grew to include four children, Bettie, Buddy, Garry,
and Veda Sue, as well as six grandchildren and numerous great- and
great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Although Lessie Nelson is deeply missed, her loved
ones may take comfort in memories of the many happy times that they
spent in her company; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Lessie Nelson and extend sincere
sympathy to the members of her family: to her children, Bettie
Nelson, Milroy "Buddy" Nelson, Garry Nelson, and Veda Sue Nelson;
to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and
great-great-grandchildren; to her sisters, Ellen Cayton, Jewel
Freeze, and Omega Smith; 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Lessie Nelson.