HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The members of the Texas Legislature are proud to 1-2 honor former State Representative Susan Gurley McBee, whose 1-3 outstanding service in behalf of the citizens of Del Rio has 1-4 contributed greatly to the lives of countless Texans; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1-6 1975 to 1983, Ms. McBee distinguished herself as a hardworking and 1-7 exemplary legislator, setting a standard to which public officials 1-8 for generations to come may aspire; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The only woman in Texas history to serve as chair of 1-10 the prestigious House Calendars Committee, Ms. McBee followed in 1-11 the footsteps of her mother, who served two terms in the house 1-12 during the 1950s; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Recognizing that the future is dependent on children 1-14 and that their success as leaders is dependent on their education, 1-15 Ms. McBee followed her service in the legislature with an 1-16 outstanding career as a teacher in the Del Rio public school 1-17 system, and her influence on her students has been remarkable; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Choosing a life of public service is indeed 1-19 admirable and challenging, and Ms. McBee has depended on the 1-20 support of her husband, Larry, and her children throughout her many 1-21 years of service; in recognition of her dedication to the 1-22 well-being of this state and in honor of her lifetime commitment to 1-23 the people of Texas, it is truly fitting that Del Rio's new Texas 1-24 Department of Public Safety office building be named in her honor; 2-1 now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-3 hereby pay tribute to Susan Gurley McBee for her many years of 2-4 service to the citizens of the Lone Star State and congratulate her 2-5 on this noteworthy acknowledgment of her career as a public 2-6 servant; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for Ms. McBee as an expression of highest regard by the 2-9 Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Gallego _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 265 was adopted by the House on May 22, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 265 was adopted by the Senate on May 26, 1999, by a viva-voce vote. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: _____________________ Date _____________________ Governor