R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
 1-2     Ruby Cofer Peterson of Dallas for her artistic achievements in the
 1-3     field of cosmetology; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, A Dallas native, Ms. Peterson graduated from Lincoln
 1-5     High School; she pursued a career in cosmetology, earning
 1-6     certification by the Texas Association of Cosmetologists in 1956,
 1-7     and continued her studies at the University of Chicago and Prairie
 1-8     View A&M University; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Ms. Peterson was a technician specialist for Johnson
1-10     Products and later founded her own highly successful business,
1-11     which she has owned for 43 years; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Inspired by the myriad styling possibilities of
1-13     hair, Ms. Peterson is extremely adept at braiding, weaving,
1-14     curling, and straightening her clients' hair in order to achieve
1-15     the ideal look for each person; and
1-16           WHEREAS, She is one of the most respected artisans in her
1-17     field of endeavor and has won many awards in competitions at the
1-18     Hair and Fashion Expose; and
1-19           WHEREAS, In recognition of her outstanding work, Ms. Peterson
1-20     will be honored by the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
1-21     Sorority, Inc., on March 21, 1999, at the African American Museum
1-22     in Dallas; and
1-23           WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Ruby Peterson has applied her
1-24     considerable talents in an innovative and aesthetic manner, and it
 2-1     is indeed appropriate that she be honored for her accomplishments
 2-2     at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-4     Legislature hereby congratulate Ruby Cofer Peterson on her
 2-5     outstanding artistic contributions and extend to her sincere best
 2-6     wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-8     prepared for Ms. Peterson as an expression of high regard by the
 2-9     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                             Jones of Dallas
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 466 was adopted by the House on March
         18, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House