By: Montford S.R. No. 72 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Natalie Rothstein 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with 1-6 the citizens of Odessa and the family and many friends of 1-7 Natalie Rothstein in mourning her recent death; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Mrs. Rothstein, originator of the concept of the 1-9 "Teen Court," revolutionized the treatment of adolescents who had 1-10 committed misdemeanor crimes; the Teen Court allows teenagers who 1-11 commit misdemeanor offenses to clear their records with peer-imposed 1-12 sentences of community service; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Born on August 30, 1927, in Bronx, New York, 1-14 Natalie Rothstein married her husband, Robert, in June, 1948; 1-15 they moved to Odessa in 1973; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mrs. Rothstein worked at the Permian Basin Community 1-17 Center for Mental Health and Mental Retardation from 1974 to 1982 1-18 as an emergency services coordinator; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Always active in civic affairs, Mrs. Rothstein 1-20 began promoting her program as her full-time avocation nine 1-21 years ago; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Mrs. Rothstein earned many honors 1-23 for her work on behalf of teenagers; she was listed 2-1 in Who's Who in the South and Southwest; in 1991-1992 2-2 she was president of the Texas Teen Courts Association; in 2-3 1989, she received the Red Plate Award from KOSA-TV; named 2-4 recipient of the Human Relations Award from the Texas State 2-5 Teachers Association, she also garnered the Liberty Bell Award 2-6 from the Ector County Bar Association; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Active in the Democratic Party, she also served 2-8 on the Odessa Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, CASA, and the 2-9 3C Coalition; and 2-10 WHEREAS, She left a legacy of more than 7,000 redeemed 2-11 lives that had been saved through her dedication to the Teen 2-12 Court; these 7,000 individuals will honor her memory forever, 2-13 for she had given them a chance at a new beginning; and 2-14 WHEREAS, Due to her wisdom, expertise, and concern for 2-15 others, Natalie Rothstein had a powerful and positive influence 2-16 on the lives of innumerable Texans; and 2-17 WHEREAS, The Odessa community and the State of Texas 2-18 have greatly benefitted from the dedication and generous spirit 2-19 of this respected woman; now, therefore, be it 2-20 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-21 73rd Legislature, hereby extend heartfelt condolences to 2-22 the members of her family: her husband, Robert; her daughters, 2-23 Bonnie Brewer and Beth Higinbotham; her sister, Elaine Rothstein; 2-24 and her six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and, be it 2-25 further 3-1 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 3-2 the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 3-3 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, 3-4 it do so in memory of Natalie Rothstein. 3-5 _____________________________________ 3-6 President of the Senate 3-7 I hereby certify that the 3-8 above Resolution was adopted by 3-9 the Senate on January 21, 1993, 3-10 by a rising vote. 3-11 _____________________________________ 3-12 Secretary of the Senate 3-13 _____________________________________ 3-14 Member, Texas Senate