SR 83

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 83
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Sister Helen Harris on 25 years of exceptional service
  to Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church and to the Brenham
  community; and
         WHEREAS, Mrs. Harris led a rewarding career as an educator
  for four decades before retiring as a college mathematics
  professor in 2011, and she has embodied the admirable qualities
  of diligence, grace, and unselfishness as a role model to
  countless young people; and
         WHEREAS, Devoted in her spiritual faith, Helen was called to
  a life of service from a young age, and since becoming a member of
  Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church, she has shared her time and
  talents with the church's congregation as a program committee
  chair, Bible study teacher, and Sunday school superintendent; and
         WHEREAS, Sister Harris is deeply involved in numerous
  community organizations, church auxiliaries, and ministries, and
  she and her beloved husband of 52 years, Rev. Dr. John Harris,
  are owners of the Golden Years Home Health Agency in Brenham; and
         WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and compassion,
  Sister Helen Harris has made an impactful and positive difference
  in the lives of her family, her fellow church members,
  innumerable students, and the members of the Brenham community,
  and it is indeed fitting that she receive special recognition on
  the occasion of her 25th anniversary at Mount Rose Missionary
  Baptist Church; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby commend Sister Helen Harris on her dedicated
  service and her many contributions to her church and her
  community; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
  Kolkhorst
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      President of the Senate
      I hereby certify that the
  above Resolution was adopted by
  the Senate on February 12, 2025.
  ________________________________ 
      Secretary of the Senate
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       Member, Texas Senate