By:  Turner                                     S.R. No. 1182
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, Irene Lopez recently retired as a deputy district
    1-3  clerk in the Brazos County Courthouse after a career that spanned
    1-4  almost 40 years, and the quality and longevity of her service is
    1-5  truly worthy of legislative recognition; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, During the period of her employment that began
    1-7  June 1, 1953, Irene Lopez displayed diligence and ability in her
    1-8  various duties that benefitted not only her employers but also the
    1-9  many employees who worked alongside her; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, Her untiring efforts, willingness to help, and
   1-11  pleasant demeanor will be missed by all who knew her and valued her
   1-12  friendship in the Brazos County Courthouse; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, Mrs. Lopez worked for the county attorney, district
   1-14  attorney, county judge, and sheriff during her long tenure and
   1-15  earned the nickname "Momma Irene" for her compassion, caring,
   1-16  and helpfulness; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, A mother of four grown children, Mrs. Lopez is
   1-18  looking forward to spending time with her family and at her home
   1-19  in Benchley in "the woods"; now, therefore, be it
   1-20        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   1-21  73rd Legislature, hereby join with the citizens of Brazos County
   1-22  in expressing sincere appreciation to Irene Lopez for her years of
   1-23  dedicated service to the people of Texas; and, be it further
    2-1        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her
    2-2  as a memento of her loyal service and as an expression of best
    2-3  wishes from the Texas Senate for many happy, rewarding years
    2-4  of retirement.
    2-5                                 _____________________________________
    2-6                                        President of the Senate
    2-7                                      I hereby certify that the
    2-8                                 above Resolution was adopted by
    2-9                                 the Senate on May 30, 1993.
   2-10                                 _____________________________________
   2-11                                        Secretary of the Senate
   2-12                                 _____________________________________
   2-13                                         Member, Texas Senate