R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, Ethel Shipton is retiring from her position as

 1-2     manager of the House Photography Department, and her dedication and

 1-3     expertise in this capacity will be sorely missed; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Ms. Shipton began her career with the Texas

 1-5     Legislature when she was just 18 years old, and in the 13 years

 1-6     that she has been associated with the House of Representatives, she

 1-7     has earned the respect and gratitude of her colleagues here for her

 1-8     professionalism and integrity; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, A house photographer for the 73rd and 74th

1-10     Legislatures, Ms. Shipton is also a talented artist whose works

1-11     have been displayed in showings throughout Texas, as well as Santa

1-12     Fe and Mexico City; she is leaving her position with the Texas

1-13     Legislature to move to San Antonio, where she will undoubtedly

1-14     pursue even more challenging career opportunities; and

1-15           WHEREAS, Ethel Shipton has been an exceptional asset to the

1-16     Texas House of Representatives for many years, and although the

1-17     members of this chamber are reluctant to bid her farewell, it is a

1-18     great pleasure to recognize her for her contributions at this time;

1-19     now, therefore, be it

1-20           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-21     Legislature hereby commend Ethel Shipton for her service as manager

1-22     of the House Photography Department and extend to her warmest best

1-23     wishes for continued success and happiness in all her endeavors;

1-24     and, be it further

 2-1           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-2     prepared for her as an expression of highest regard by the Texas

 2-3     House of Representatives.

                                                                        Uher

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 19 was adopted by the House on

         January 15, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House