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