H.R. No. 1882 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Jimmie Joe and Gloria Helleson of Waco celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 6, 2008, and they may indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and WHEREAS, Jimmie Joe Helleson and the former Gloria Prause exchanged the vows of matrimony at First Baptist Church of China Spring in 1958, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in each other a loving life partner; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Helleson count among their blessings a fine family that includes two children, Dewayne Helleson and his wife, Kelley, and Jana Cotton and her husband, the Reverend Wayne Cotton, as well as five grandchildren, with whom they share the many special occasions of life; and WHEREAS, For half a century, Jimmie Joe and Gloria Helleson have brought to their marriage laughter, kindness, and devotion, and it is a pleasure to honor them for their enduring commitment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jimmie Joe and Gloria Helleson on their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Helleson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1882 was adopted by the House on May 14, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House