By: Saunders (Senate Sponsor - Armbrister) H.C.R. No. 4 (In the Senate - Received from the House May 8, 1995; May 9, 1995, read first time and referred to Committee on Administration; May 18, 1995, reported favorably by the following vote: Yeas 6, Nays 0; May 18, 1995, sent to printer.) 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 1-25 hereby authorize the State Preservation Board to plant a tree on 1-26 the Capitol grounds in memory of Dorothy Sanders; and, be it 1-27 further 1-28 RESOLVED, That the secretary of state forward an official 1-29 copy of this resolution to the State Preservation Board. 1-30 * * * * *