In memory of Helen Asimakis Yampanis of Dallas.

89(R) HR 809 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 809

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and

meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends

of Helen Asimakis Yampanis of Dallas, who passed away on June 5,

2024, at the age of 98; and

WHEREAS, Born on October 12, 1925, to Stella and Charles

Asimakis, the former Helen Asimakis grew up in South Dallas with the

companionship of her siblings, Harry, Louis, Pyra, Mary, and Angel;

she went on to meet her future husband, Paul Yampanis, on a blind

date, and the couple exchanged wedding vows just three months later

on September 10, 1954; together, they raised a daughter, Tina, with

whom Mrs. Yampanis shared a close bond; her cherished family

further included her adoptive son, Don Bubba Burris, and her many

nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS, Warmhearted and gregarious, Mrs. Yampanis endeared

herself readily to her colleagues at Neiman Marcus, who were like a

second family to her; she worked in several departments at the

company for a total of 58 years; she was also beloved by her fellow

churchgoers, including those at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church,

her final congregation; and

WHEREAS, As a devout member of the Greek Orthodox Church,

Mrs. Yampanis served in the Daughters of Penelope and the Greek

Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, which she led as president;

she was also a member of the committee that organized the first

Greek Pastry Sale Luncheon & Fashion Show, which evolved into a food

festival that is still running today; blessed with culinary gifts

of her own, she served as its pastry co-chair for many years,

preparing beautiful and delicious Greek dishes and pastries with

great care and attention; in addition to these endeavors, she was an

engaged member of Richardson Republican Women; and

WHEREAS, Helen Yampanis brightened the world around her with

her kindness, her generosity of spirit, and her unconditional love,

and she will forever be remembered with deep affection by all who

knew her; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Helen Asimakis

Yampanis and extend sincere sympathy to her family and many

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 Helen

Yampanis.

Meyer

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 809 was unanimously adopted by a

rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.

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Chief Clerk of the House