By Saunders H.C.R. No. 4
74R3410 KMP-D
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
1-1 WHEREAS, Dorothy Sanders was an extraordinary woman who
1-2 dedicated nearly four decades of her life to serving the people of
1-3 Texas, and her passing on December 11, 1993, was a great loss to
1-4 her many friends in the legislative community; and
1-5 WHEREAS, During an impressive career that spanned 37 years,
1-6 Ms. Sanders brought considerable expertise to her work as a
1-7 legislative assistant, instilling in legislators and constituents
1-8 alike a deep sense of appreciation for our state's democratic
1-9 process; and
1-10 WHEREAS, This exemplary public servant joined the Capitol
1-11 staff in 1955, when she accepted a position in the office of the
1-12 Honorable Scott McDonald; over the course of the next 19
1-13 legislative sessions she earned the respect and admiration of all
1-14 those who had the pleasure of working with her, including the
1-15 Honorable Robert Saunders, in whose employ she served for more than
1-16 a decade; and
1-17 WHEREAS, Affectionately called "Mom" by her many friends and
1-18 coworkers at the Capitol, Ms. Sanders was much loved for the warmth
1-19 and generosity she displayed in every aspect of her life; and
1-20 WHEREAS, Ms. Sanders' commitment and compassion are a shining
1-21 example to all those who dedicate themselves to serving the people
1-22 of Texas, and her legacy is indeed worthy of special recognition
1-23 and remembrance; now, therefore, be it
1-24 RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas
2-1 hereby authorize the State Preservation Board to plant a tree on
2-2 the Capitol grounds in memory of Dorothy Sanders; and, be it
2-3 further
2-4 RESOLVED, That the secretary of state forward an official
2-5 copy of this resolution to the State Preservation Board.