By Corte                                               H.R. No. 464
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                                 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
 2-1     great interest among youth across the nation, opening their eyes to
 2-2     participation and service to the public; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, Mrs. Putz has spent countless hours volunteering for
 2-4     numerous other activities benefitting both her community and the
 2-5     children in it; and
 2-6           WHEREAS, Her service and dedication have made Mrs. Putz a
 2-7     role model for all who know her and she has consistently remained
 2-8     selfless, putting her faith and her family before any of her
 2-9     personal desires, and remaining focused on getting Texas youths
2-10     involved in civic service and government; in light of her
2-11     remarkable efforts, it is justly appropriate to recognize her at
2-12     this time; now, therefore, be it
2-13           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
2-14     Legislature hereby welcome Nancy W. Putz to the State Capitol, and
2-15     commend her for her significant contributions to the betterment of
2-16     this state; and, be it further
2-17           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-18     prepared for Mrs. Putz as an expression of high regard by the Texas
2-19     House of Representatives.