By Alexander                                           H.R. No. 629
         76R11279 MDM-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS,  The Texas House of Representatives is proud to pay
 1-2     tribute to Betty  Coffey, who retired as director of personnel and
 1-3     civil service secretary for the City of Corsicana on January 8,
 1-4     1999, concluding an outstanding record of public service; and
 1-5           WHEREAS,  Mrs. Coffey began her exemplary career with the
 1-6     city secretary's office in 1953; she left after three years to
 1-7     devote her time and energy to raising her children; and
 1-8           WHEREAS,  In 1972, she returned to public service as a clerk
 1-9     and dispatcher, a job she held for 2-1/2 years before accepting a
1-10     position in the city secretary's office; and
1-11           WHEREAS,  Appreciated by her peers for her honesty,
1-12     enthusiasm,  and straightforward manner, Mrs. Coffey was
1-13     instrumental to the smooth daily functioning of the city's
1-14     administration; and
1-15           WHEREAS,  Throughout her notable career, Betty Coffey
1-16     exemplified the highest ideals of the public service profession,
1-17     and she is truly worthy of special recognition at this time; now,
1-18     therefore, be it
1-19           RESOLVED,  That the House of Representatives of the 76th
1-20     Texas Legislature hereby commend Betty Coffey for her dedication to
1-21     the citizens of Corsicana and extend to her sincere best wishes for
1-22     a happy and rewarding retirement; and, be it further
1-23           RESOLVED,  That an official copy of this resolution be
1-24     prepared  for Mrs. Coffey as an expression of high regard by the
 2-1     Texas House of Representatives.