R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The 65th birthday of a notable Texan is indeed an 1-2 occasion worthy of special recognition, and on March 16, 1999, 1-3 Bertha M. Dorian celebrated this memorable milestone; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born in Beaumont on March 16, 1934, Mrs. Dorian grew 1-5 up in the Fifth Ward of Houston and graduated from Old Taylor High 1-6 School of nursing, where she received LVN certification; after 1-7 nursing for a number of years, she accepted a position as personal 1-8 secretary to the administrative director of Model City Mental 1-9 Health Mental Retardation Authority, currently known as Harris 1-10 County Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Through continued education, Mrs. Dorian became a 1-12 psychiatric case worker and developed a reputation as a trusted 1-13 confidante and friend; she worked for the Harris County Mental 1-14 Health Mental Retardation Authority until her retirement, 22 years 1-15 after her employment began; and 1-16 WHEREAS, In addition to her impressive professional career, 1-17 Mrs. Dorian was married to the late Louis Dorian for 38 years and 1-18 together they lovingly raised six children: Brenda Green, Shyrel 1-19 Barrett, Wanda Baker, John Dorian, Bridgette Christy, and Tyrone 1-20 Dorian; and 1-21 WHEREAS, This outstanding Texan has been an inspiration to 1-22 her many friends and family members, and it is truly a pleasure to 1-23 join them in honoring her at this time; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby congratulate Bertha M. Dorian on the occasion of 2-2 her 65th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for 2-3 continued happiness and good health; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for Mrs. Dorian as an expression of high regard by the 2-6 Texas House of Representatives. Dutton _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 532 was adopted by the House on April 23, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House