R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, Texas activist and volunteer Nancy W. Putz will
1-2 travel to Austin on March 18, 1999, and her visit provides a fine
1-3 occasion to commend the good work and dedication of this esteemed
1-4 woman; and
1-5 WHEREAS, An Iowa native, Mrs. Putz is the daughter of John
1-6 and Violet Walker; she graduated from the University of Iowa with a
1-7 bachelor's degree in education and political science in 1969, and
1-8 her interest in politics is something of a family tradition for her
1-9 father was a respected member of the Iowa Legislature for 20 years
1-10 as both a representative and senator; and
1-11 WHEREAS, After moving to Texas, Mrs. Putz began a career in
1-12 education, most notably teaching government and history at San
1-13 Antonio Christian Schools (SACS), and her dedication to the
1-14 political process led her to volunteer her time to encourage others
1-15 to become more active in politics; and
1-16 WHEREAS, She returned to SACS in 1976, and two years later
1-17 married Randall Blanton Putz, an Air Force pilot; she left her
1-18 profession to follow her husband and to raise their two sons, Luke
1-19 and Jeremy, but Mrs. Putz renewed her commitment to public service
1-20 in 1996 by volunteering for Bob Dole's presidential campaign; and
1-21 WHEREAS, Her teaching and leadership skills have sparked
1-22 great interest among youth across the nation, opening their eyes to
1-23 participation and service to the public; and
1-24 WHEREAS, Mrs. Putz has spent countless hours volunteering for
2-1 numerous other activities benefitting both her community and the
2-2 children in it; and
2-3 WHEREAS, Her service and dedication have made Mrs. Putz a
2-4 role model for all who know her and she has consistently remained
2-5 selfless, putting her faith and her family before any of her
2-6 personal desires, and remaining focused on getting Texas youths
2-7 involved in civic service and government; in light of her
2-8 remarkable efforts, it is justly appropriate to recognize her at
2-9 this time; now, therefore, be it
2-10 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
2-11 Legislature hereby welcome Nancy W. Putz to the State Capitol, and
2-12 commend her for her significant contributions to the betterment of
2-13 this state; and, be it further
2-14 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-15 prepared for Mrs. Putz as an expression of high regard by the Texas
2-16 House of Representatives.
Corte
Laney Glaze Moreno of El Paso
Alexander Goodman Morrison
Allen Goolsby Mowery
Alvarado Gray Naishtat
Averitt Green Najera
Bailey Greenberg Nixon
Berman Grusendorf Noriega
Bonnen Gutierrez Oliveira
Bosse Haggerty Olivo
Brimer Hamric Palmer
Brown of Kaufman Hardcastle Pickett
Brown of Brazos Hartnett Pitts
Burnam Hawley Puente
Capelo Heflin Ramsay
Carter Hilbert Rangel
Chavez Hilderbran Reyna of Bexar
Chisum Hill Reyna of Dallas
Christian Hinojosa Ritter
Clark Hochberg Sadler
Coleman Hodge Salinas
Cook Homer Seaman
Corte Hope Shields
Counts Howard Siebert
Crabb Hunter Smith
Craddick Hupp Smithee
Crownover Isett Solis of Cameron
Cuellar Janek Solis of Bexar
Culberson Jones of Brazos Solomons
Danburg Jones of Lubbock Staples
Davis of Harris Jones of Dallas Swinford
Davis of Dallas Junell Talton
Delisi Keel Telford
Denny Keffer Thompson
Deshotel King of Parker Tillery
Driver King of Uvalde Truitt
Dukes Krusee Turner of Coleman
Dunnam Kuempel Turner of Harris
Dutton Lengefeld Uher
Edwards Lewis of Tarrant Uresti
Ehrhardt Lewis of Orange Van de Putte
Eiland Longoria Walker
Elkins Luna West
Ellis McCall Williams
Farabee McClendon Wilson
Farrar McReynolds Wise
Flores Madden Wohlgemuth
Gallego Marchant Wolens
Garcia Maxey Woolley
George Merritt Yarbrough
Giddings Moreno of Harris Zbranek
_______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 464 was adopted by the House on March
18, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House