H.R. No. 377
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Gloria Helfman-Nasissi on August 23, 2016, at the age of
89; and
WHEREAS, Born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 24, 1927,
Ms. Helfman-Nasissi lived most of her life in New York City, but she
eventually moved to Atlanta, then later to Houston, to be closer to
her cherished grandchildren, who were her pride and joy; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Helfman-Nasissi had the pleasure of sharing
many precious memories over the years with her beloved family; at
the time of her passing, she was survived by her five children,
Janice Zimmer, Lenore Sotelo, Leah Melamed, Joyce Helfman, and
David Helfman, her 10 grandchildren, Dennis Fedechko, Nicole
Lettiere, Maayan, Daniel, and Arielle Melamed, Jamie, Hannah, and
Abigail Klein, and Ethan and Ronnie Helfman, as well as six
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Although she will be deeply missed, Gloria
Helfman-Nasissi left an indelible impression on all those who were
fortunate enough to know her, and she will hold a treasured place in
their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Gloria
Helfman-Nasissi and extend sincere condolences to her relatives and
many 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 Gloria
Helfman-Nasissi.
Herrero
Thierry
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 377 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on February 23, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House