TITLE: In memory of Helen Fisher Jackson.

SUMMARY: In memory of Helen Fisher Jackson.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Dr. Helen Fisher Jackson, who died February 7, 2019, at the age of 90; and WHEREAS, Helen Jackson was born December 20, 1928, in Hubbard, to Jesse Fisher and Ella Mae Barnes-Fisher; she grew up participating in cheerleading and athletics, and she moved to Dallas soon after her 1946 high school graduation; and WHEREAS, She was a successful businesswoman who owned a styling salon in Dallas; she also served as a beauty college instructor, and she worked at numerous schools in the Dallas community; and WHEREAS, After her retirement from employment at area schools, she demonstrated her lifelong commitment to education by earning a degree from Paul Quinn College on the 50th anniversary of her high school graduation; she then went on to earn a master's degree in theology from Vision International University and a doctorate in divinity; and WHEREAS, She was active in a wide range of civic and professional organizations, including the Dallas Parks and Recreation-Beckley Saner Board of Trustees, Grace International Seminary, the DeSoto Public Library, and Lifeway Church; she received several honors for her work in the community; and WHEREAS, She and her beloved husband, Fred Norman Jackson, were blessed with a wonderful family; her children, Michael, Byron, Re'Donna, Karen, Astra, and Helena, were a source of much pride and joy for her; and WHEREAS, A woman of courage, grace, and generosity, she was a devoted wife and mother, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by all who were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Dr. Helen Fisher Jackson; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Helen Fisher Jackson. West President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 24, 2019, by a rising vote.