By:  Nelson                                            S.R. No. 156
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, It is a distinct honor for the Texas Senate
    1-3  to recognize Jo Byler of Dublin, Texas, for her exceptional
    1-4  contributions to the citizens of Erath County; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Jo Byler has been a special person to many people
    1-6  in the county who have benefitted from her wisdom, compassion, and
    1-7  dedication; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, A loyal and hardworking Republican, she has devoted
    1-9  countless hours as a precinct chairman campaigning for her party's
   1-10  candidates since 1960; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, Presently a member of the Board of Directors for the
   1-12  Lincoln Forum in Erath County, Mrs. Byler served as an election
   1-13  judge for the 1994 primary election and for the 1994 general
   1-14  election; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Deeply involved in Republican politics for over
   1-16  30 years, she helped organize the Republican Club as well as the
   1-17  Republican Women's Club in Nolan County and served as secretary
   1-18  of that organization; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, For her notable accomplishments, Jo Byler was named
   1-20  Volunteer of the Year in 1992 for Senate District 22; she has been
   1-21  supported in all her Grand Old Party activities by her husband,
   1-22  Marion; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, Married on January 15, 1940, in Nolan, Texas,
    2-1  Jo and Marion Byler recently celebrated 55 years of marriage;
    2-2  they have shared their political contributions and humanitarian
    2-3  endeavors by working closely together; and
    2-4        WHEREAS, The remarkable couple continues to assist and
    2-5  minister to many young adults who were foster children in their
    2-6  home; they also welcome college students, developmentally disabled
    2-7  friends, and senior citizens to their kitchen table; Marion is an
    2-8  avid hunter who brings home game, and Jo is an excellent cook who
    2-9  prepares the dishes they share with others; and
   2-10        WHEREAS, Jo Byler's warmth, helpfulness, and generosity of
   2-11  spirit have endeared her to people from all walks of life, and
   2-12  she has inspired others through her splendid example; now,
   2-13  therefore, be it
   2-14        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-15  74th Legislature, hereby commend Jo Byler for her notable
   2-16  accomplishments and express its gratitude for her faithfulness
   2-17  to the Erath County community; and, be it further
   2-18        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
   2-19  Jo Byler as an expression of the admiration of the Texas Senate.
   2-20                               ______________________________________
   2-21                                       President of the Senate
   2-22                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-23                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-24                               on February 7, 1995.
   2-25                               ______________________________________
    3-1                                       Secretary of the Senate
    3-2                               ______________________________________
    3-3                                        Member, Texas Senate