By: Carter H.R. No. 834 73R11512 PAN-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Gussie Harold Evans, longtime journal clerk and one 1-2 of the most respected individuals ever to have served the Texas 1-3 House of Representatives, died on April 26, 1993, and her passing 1-4 has brought a great loss to all who were privileged to know her; 1-5 and 1-6 WHEREAS, Affectionately known as "Miss Gussie," she began her 1-7 distinguished career as an educator in the public schools of East 1-8 Texas, before she was persuaded by her uncle, Jim Robinson, who had 1-9 served as the house journal clerk for many years, to come to Austin 1-10 to assist him with his duties; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Elected by a unanimous vote of the Texas House of 1-12 Representatives of the 44th Legislature to succeed him in his post, 1-13 she served with the utmost distinction in this capacity until her 1-14 retirement; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Throughout her remarkable tenure, Ms. Evans was 1-16 highly regarded by the members of this chamber as one who was able 1-17 to produce a journal of consistent accuracy and as a knowledgeable 1-18 official on whom speakers relied for procedural assistance; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Always gracious and considerate in dealing with 1-20 those around her, Gussie Harold Evans contributed immeasureably to 1-21 the legislative process as the house journal clerk and served the 1-22 citizens of this state with outstanding diligence and integrity for 1-23 many years; and 1-24 WHEREAS, During her lifetime, Ms. Evans exemplified the 2-1 highest standards of excellence, dedication, and leadership; though 2-2 her presence is gone from us now, her spirit will remain in the 2-3 hearts of those whose lives she touched during her years on this 2-4 earth; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Gussie Harold Evans 2-7 and extend sincere sympathy to the J. Monty Walton family and to 2-8 the many other friends and relatives of this fine woman; and, be it 2-9 further 2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-11 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas 2-12 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-13 Gussie Harold Evans.