TITLE: In memory of Rhonda H. Picon of Plano.

SUMMARY: In memory of Rhonda H. Picon of Plano.

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WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to a close when Rhonda H. Picon of Plano passed away on February 27, 2010, at the age of 59; and WHEREAS, The former Rhonda Heflin was born on May 3, 1950, in Renton, Washington, to Russell Heflin and Bessie Madding Heflin; she worked as an office manager for 17 years at Stan Luckie and Associates, an insurance agency in Garland; she also graduated from and was chair of Leadership Garland and served on the planning committee of its annual prayer breakfast; and WHEREAS, For more than four decades, she shared her life with Deacon Arnold Picon, a mechanical engineer, the director of the Diaconate Ministry of the Diocese of Dallas, and a member of the Spanish ministry at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in Plano; together they welcomed into their family two treasured sons, Jeffrey and Gabriel; and WHEREAS, Working alongside her husband, Mrs. Picon valued her role assisting the wives of men in deacon formation; leading by example, she helped them learn how to support their husbands in their service to the Catholic Church, inspiring many with her wisdom and experience; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Picon also especially valued her time with her family, and she looked forward to summer family reunions in Arkansas and the chance to visit with her cousins and other Madding relatives; and WHEREAS, Rhonda Picon's generosity of spirit and concern for others were of tremendous value to all who had the good fortune to know her, and memories of this beloved woman will forever endure in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Rhonda H. Picon and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Deacon Arnold Picon; to her sons, Jeffrey Russell Picon and Gabriel Arnold Picon; to her sister, Charlotte Heflin; to her sister-in-law, Franny Picon Banks, and her husband, Leroy; to her brothers-in-law, Jorge Picon and Oscar Picon and his wife, Elfie; to her parents-in-law, Gabriel and Helda Picon; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Rhonda Picon. Madden Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2091 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 26, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House