By: Turner S.R. No. 688 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Ruby Holliman for her recent selection by the Rockdale 1-4 Chamber of Commerce as the Outstanding Citizen of Rockdale; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A humanitarian and community leader, Ruby Holliman 1-6 has devoted years of her time and energy to volunteer activities; 1-7 she has served as chairperson of the Milam County Extension Council, 1-8 chairperson of the Rockdale Fair Association food and drink booth, 1-9 a volunteer for the Alcoa retired workers meeting, and an active 1-10 member of the New Salem Extension Homemakers Club; and 1-11 WHEREAS, A devoted Christian, Ruby Holliman is the 1-12 chairperson of the First Christian Church elders group, has served 1-13 two terms as chairperson of the church board, and leads a group 1-14 which makes and sells quilts, donating the proceeds to charity; and 1-15 WHEREAS, An exceptionally talented individual with an 1-16 engaging personality, Ruby Holliman has helped organize numerous 1-17 programs on behalf of people of Rockdale of all ages for the past 1-18 45 years; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Ruby Holliman is a woman of wisdom, integrity, and 1-20 uncommon selflessness whose contributions to her community and 1-21 the State of Texas have made her truly a treasured citizen; now, 1-22 therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-1 73rd Legislature, hereby commend Ruby Holliman for her many 2-2 accomplishments and her dedication to her work and to helping 2-3 others; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-5 her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-6 _____________________________________ 2-7 President of the Senate 2-8 I hereby certify that the 2-9 above Resolution was adopted by 2-10 the Senate on April 22, 1993. 2-11 _____________________________________ 2-12 Secretary of the Senate 2-13 _____________________________________ 2-14 Member, Texas Senate