By:  Barrientos                                        S.R. No. 737
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure
    1-3  in recognizing Dr. Inez Jeffery who has been selected as Austin's
    1-4  Most Worthy Citizen by the Austin Board of Realtors; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Well known for her outstanding work in the
    1-6  Austin community, she has a doctoral degree in education and
    1-7  has devoted her life to educating children and to helping the
    1-8  elderly; Dr. Jeffery established the renowned Jeffery School in
    1-9  Austin for two-to-six-year-old children and was noted for her
   1-10  innovative teaching techniques; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, A woman of many talents and interests, she served
   1-12  as director of the school until 1981; she then opened her own
   1-13  business, an international business consulting firm, International
   1-14  Diversified Services; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, A highly respected community leader who generously
   1-16  devotes time and energy to a wide array of causes, Dr. Jeffery
   1-17  served for 14 years on the Travis County Child Welfare Board, was
   1-18  chairwoman of the Citizens Advocacy Council to the Texas Department
   1-19  on Aging, and was head of President Carter's committee on the Status
   1-20  of the Family; she received an award in 1990 for her services as
   1-21  commissioner of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, Dr. Jeffery is an exemplary and distinguished
   1-23  citizen whose concern for others is legendary; a source of
    2-1  strength and knowledge to many, she has greatly enriched the
    2-2  Austin community; now, therefore, be it
    2-3        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-4  74th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Inez Jeffery on her
    2-5  exceptional achievements and extend congratulations to her on
    2-6  her selection as Austin's Most Worthy Citizen; and, be it further
    2-7        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her
    2-8  as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
    2-9                               ______________________________________
   2-10                                       President of the Senate
   2-11                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-12                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-13                               on April 19, 1995.
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   2-15                                       Secretary of the Senate
   2-16                               ______________________________________
   2-17                                        Member, Texas Senate