R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, On March 31, 1996, Julia Hardin-Woolever retired

 1-2     from her post as administrative assistant to the president of Sul

 1-3     Ross State University, drawing to a close a distinguished career

 1-4     with the institution that spanned 30 years; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, Mrs. Hardin-Woolever joined the college's staff as a

 1-6     secretary in 1965; since that time, she has proven herself a loyal

 1-7     and effective assistant to five different university presidents;

 1-8     and

 1-9           WHEREAS, Called on to perform a wide variety of tasks during

1-10     her tenure with the school, Mrs. Hardin-Woolever executed all of

1-11     her duties with the same integrity, attention to detail, and

1-12     diligence throughout her career; and

1-13           WHEREAS, In all her endeavors she has enjoyed the love and

1-14     support of her family, which includes her beloved husband, Stan

1-15     Woolever, and her son, Chris Hardin; more recently, the  couple

1-16     have welcomed the addition of two beloved granddaughters, Lauren

1-17     and Debbie, into their close-knit family; and

1-18           WHEREAS, Mrs. Hardin-Woolever's high degree of

1-19     professionalism and genuine commitment to her work have been a

1-20     source of inspiration to many people, and she is truly worthy of

1-21     special praise and recognition for her remarkable tenure; now,

1-22     therefore, be it

1-23           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-24     Legislature hereby commend Julia Hardin-Woolever on her dedicated

 2-1     service to Sul Ross State University and extend to her warmest best

 2-2     wishes for a happy and rewarding retirement; and, be it further

 2-3           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-4     prepared for Mrs. Hardin-Woolever as an expression of high regard

 2-5     by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                     Gallego

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 355 was adopted by the House on April

         11, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House