TITLE: Recognizing Jason Andrew Hassay and Erika Leigh Pierson on their marriage.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Jason Andrew Hassay and Erika Leigh Pierson on their marriage.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, February 15, 2013, was indeed a special day in the lives of the Hassay and Pierson households, for on that day Jason Andrew Hassay entered into holy matrimony with Erika Leigh Pierson; and WHEREAS, The day was a celebration of love and commitment between Jason and Erika, and the ceremony took place before God, family, and friends; and WHEREAS, The family of Jason, including Andrew and Nancy Hassay, Jeff Hassay and Sarah Lehrer-Grawer, Shiela Malavasi, and Richard and Dorothy Tomasheski, traveled from California to be present for the occasion; and WHEREAS, The family of Erika, including Mike and Debbie Pierson of Colorado, Buddy and Jessica Bishop of Georgia, Chris, Lindsey, and Hays Pierson of Lubbock, Texas, and Ken and Beverly Drummond of Austin, Texas, also graced the occasion with their presence; and WHEREAS, The wedding ceremony took place in the Senate Chamber at the historic Texas State Capitol building, and the officiant, Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson, heard Jason and Erika's vows and affirmed their promises; and WHEREAS, Carlos Martinez, Terra Brimberry, Jessica Pierson, Chris Pierson, and Jeff Hassay participated in the ceremony by sharing readings from the Bible, and Don Brimberry, a friend of the bride and groom, offered a blessing and prayer for the couple's future life together; and WHEREAS, The friends and family who came together to hear and celebrate the wedding vows are deeply loved, and their support on that day and in times past is forever appreciated; and WHEREAS, The solemn promises spoken on that day bound Jason and Erika together for life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby congratulate Jason and Erika Hassay on their marriage and extend to them and to the Hassay and Pierson families warmest wishes for a bright future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Jason and Erika Hassay as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Uresti President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 22, 2013.