By: Sims S.R. No. 181
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 WHEREAS, Roberta Watters is retiring on February 28, 1995,
1-3 as County Extension Agent in Taylor County after more than 31 years
1-4 with the Agricultural Extension Service, and the Texas Senate is
1-5 proud to recognize her for her exceptional contributions to the
1-6 citizens of Texas; and
1-7 WHEREAS, Throughout her distinguished career, Roberta Watters
1-8 has faithfully and diligently performed her duties with expert care
1-9 while earning the admiration and respect of those who worked with
1-10 her; and
1-11 WHEREAS, She has brought integrity and professionalism to her
1-12 position and has been recognized nationally for her accomplishments;
1-13 and
1-14 WHEREAS, During her tenure as County Extension Agent,
1-15 Roberta Watters has hired and trained 18 secretaries and trained 19
1-16 assistant agents while completing almost 26 years in Taylor County
1-17 and more than 31 years in extension service; and
1-18 WHEREAS, For her exceptional work, Roberta Watters has been
1-19 the recipient of numerous honors including the Texas Superior
1-20 Service Award from TAEX, the Meritorious Service Award from Epsilon
1-21 Sigma Phi, the Distinguished Service Award from the Soil and Water
1-22 Conservation District, and the National Distinguished Service Award
1-23 from her agent's association; and
2-1 WHEREAS, A Certified Home Economist from the American Home
2-2 Economics Association, Roberta has served on the board of the
2-3 Texas Home Economics Association; and
2-4 WHEREAS, She has also donated her time and abilities to
2-5 her community as treasurer and parliamentarian of the Abilene Woman's
2-6 Club, as a founding board member and vice-president of the Food Bank
2-7 of Abilene, on the Advisory Committee of Head Start, and as a member
2-8 of the Abilene Children First Committee; and
2-9 WHEREAS, Roberta Watters's interest in home economics and
2-10 extension service began at a very early age; when she was nine years
2-11 old her main interest was clothing and she joined the 4-H Club in
2-12 San Saba County; and
2-13 WHEREAS, Her interests broadened as she became involved in
2-14 other projects as a 4-H member in McCulloch and Tom Green counties
2-15 and won several awards for her accomplishments; she was awarded a
2-16 Carr Scholarship for four semesters at San Angelo Junior College and
2-17 continued her college education on scholarships at Texas Woman's
2-18 University where she graduated with honors in 1963 with a bachelor
2-19 of science degree before beginning her career with the Agricultural
2-20 Extension Service; and
2-21 WHEREAS, Roberta Watters is a sterling example of one who
2-22 has achieved her goals through hard work and determination; now,
2-23 therefore, be it
2-24 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-25 74th Legislature, hereby express its appreciation to Roberta Watters
3-1 for her outstanding contributions to Taylor County and extend best
3-2 wishes to her for a most rewarding retirement; and, be it further
3-3 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
3-4 this distinguished Texan as a token of the high regard of the
3-5 Texas Senate.
3-6 ______________________________________
3-7 President of the Senate
3-8 I hereby certify that the above
3-9 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-10 on February 9, 1995.
3-11 ______________________________________
3-12 Secretary of the Senate
3-13 ______________________________________
3-14 Member, Texas Senate