By: Turner S.R. No. 676 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure 1-3 in recognizing Mary Ann Rodenbeck who has been selected as 1-4 Outstanding Citizen by the Thorndale Area Chamber of Commerce 1-5 and was honored at its 39th annual banquet; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Mary Ann Rodenbeck is well known for her outstanding 1-7 work in the Thorndale community; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A dedicated and active volunteer, she helped 1-9 organize the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in 1963 and has 1-10 served as its treasurer nearly every year; she is also one of 17 1-11 ladies who just completed 96 quilts for Lutheran World Relief; and 1-12 WHEREAS, A highly respected leader who generously devotes 1-13 time and energy to civic affairs, she also tends to her father's 1-14 cattle on the farm, bakes loaves of bread, cakes, and meals, and is 1-15 a volunteer worker at the Saint Vincent De Paul Store in Taylor; and 1-16 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, her faith has been the 1-17 primary motivating force of her life; she is a member of 1-18 Saint John Lutheran Church; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Mary Ann Rodenbeck's concern for others is 1-20 legendary, and she has played a major role in the betterment 1-21 of the Thorndale community; and 1-22 WHEREAS, An exemplary lady, Mary Ann Rodenbeck is a source 1-23 of strength to many and her amazing accomplishments reflect her 2-1 dedication and her commitment to her fellowman; now, therefore, 2-2 be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-4 73rd Legislature, hereby commend Mary Ann Rodenbeck on her 2-5 exceptional achievements and extend congratulations to her on 2-6 her selection as Outstanding Citizen; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her 2-8 as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-9 _____________________________________ 2-10 President of the Senate 2-11 I hereby certify that the 2-12 above Resolution was adopted by 2-13 the Senate on April 22, 1993. 2-14 _____________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 _____________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate