H.R. No. 1018
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The passing of Rosemary Kennedy on December 28,
    1-2  1994, at the age of 68, has brought a great loss to the many
    1-3  friends and relatives of this beloved Texan; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Houston, she was born
    1-5  February 25, 1926, and early on dedicated herself to a life of
    1-6  religious, family, and community service; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, She was a graduate of the University of St. Thomas
    1-8  and distinguished herself through her 41 years of service to
    1-9  Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, a career that she began while
   1-10  still a senior in high school; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, Highly regarded by her colleagues for her hard work,
   1-12  professionalism, and dedication, Ms. Kennedy was a lifetime member
   1-13  of the Communication Workers of America; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Throughout her career, she maintained a deep and
   1-15  abiding commitment to her community and gave generously of her
   1-16  time, talents, and resources for the benefit of several worthy
   1-17  causes; vitally concerned with health care issues, she was a member
   1-18  of St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary and also volunteered with the
   1-19  Diocesan AIDS Ministry, and she was honored for her exemplary
   1-20  service as Volunteer of the Year in 1993; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, Ms. Kennedy also was well regarded in political
   1-22  circles for her dedicated service to the Democratic Party, and as
   1-23  executive committeeman for her precinct, she worked tirelessly to
   1-24  encourage her neighbors to vote in all elections; an esteemed
    2-1  member of Harris County Democrats, she was honored by the group
    2-2  with its Frankie Award in 1992; and
    2-3        WHEREAS, Keenly aware of the value of a good education, she
    2-4  earned a certificate to become a reading tutor, and for three
    2-5  years, generously offered to help fellow Houstonians improve their
    2-6  reading skills; and
    2-7        WHEREAS, Ms. Kennedy also offered her support to efforts that
    2-8  addressed neighborhood safety issues and was an active member of
    2-9  Glenbrook Valley Citizens on Patrol; and
   2-10        WHEREAS, This exceptional woman touched the lives of many
   2-11  people during her lifetime, and though her presence will be deeply
   2-12  missed, her memory will endure in the hearts and minds of all those
   2-13  who came to know and love her; now, therefore, be it
   2-14        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-15  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Rosemary Kennedy and
   2-16  extend sincere sympathy to her many friends and relatives; and, be
   2-17  it further
   2-18        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-19  prepared for the members of her family and that when the House of
   2-20  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Rosemary
   2-21  Kennedy.