[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 112 (Friday, July 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1602]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING JAMES WILSON JACKSON AND HARRY BELLE FULLMORE ON THEIR GOLDEN 
                          WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 24, 2003

  Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, we rise today to honor the 50th wedding 
anniversary of James Wilson Jackson and Harry Belle Fullmore, better 
known as Honey.
  James, a lieutenant in the United States Army was stationed at Fort 
Bliss in El Paso, Texas where he met Honey. And, like her name, Honey 
was the belle of Texas and James was swept off his feet. After numerous 
Sunday dinners prepared by Jesse Cook, Honey's mother and James' future 
mother-in-law, James proposed to Honey and the two married on August 
14, 1953.
  They had four children: James Wilson Jackson, Jr., Suzan Elizabeth 
Jackson, Barbara Ann Jackson and Michelle Jackson.
  Having chosen a military career, James and Honey traveled throughout 
the world including the Orient, Europe and from coast to coast in the 
United States. Everywhere they settled, they developed a host of 
friends.
  Upon retiring from the military, James and Honey chose Cleveland, 
Ohio as their new home. Since moving to Cleveland in 1970, they have 
dedicated themselves to contributing to their community and society at 
large. James chose the civic route, volunteering to serve on various 
Boards and Commissions. Honey chose to make her contributions more 
economic in nature, supporting upscale and specialty boutiques from 
coast to coast.
  During the 50 years of their marriage, James and Honey have been 
faced with many obstacles and hurdles, but working together, they have 
persevered. We are honored to commend James and Honey Jackson on their 
Golden Anniversary.

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