R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 Vickie Vogel on the occasion of her retirement as Fayette County 1-3 Democratic Party chair; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Vickie Vogel has demonstrated a deep commitment to 1-5 the citizens of Fayette County; initially chosen for this pivotal 1-6 role in 1995 by the county's Democratic Executive Committee, she 1-7 was re-elected by voters in the 1996 and 1998 Democratic primaries; 1-8 and 1-9 WHEREAS, This committed public servant has coordinated 1-10 Democratic campaigns in the county since 1980 and she has also 1-11 served as a precinct chair in Hostyn; as county chair, her 1-12 responsibilities have included recruiting chairs for each of the 1-13 county's 28 precincts, organizing primary elections, coordinating 1-14 political campaigns, and serving as a liaison for state, district, 1-15 and national candidates; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Ms. Vogel's post-retirement plans include 1-17 involvement with the business interests of her extended family and 1-18 traveling with her husband, L. David Vogel; and 1-19 WHEREAS, By donating her time and talents to ensuring an 1-20 efficient and valid election process, Vickie Vogel has greatly 1-21 contributed to the betterment of her community state and her 1-22 efforts in this regard are truly exemplary; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby congratulate Vickie Vogel on her fine tenure as 2-1 Fayette County Democratic Party chair and extend to her sincere 2-2 best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for Ms. Vogel as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-5 House of Representatives. Cook _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 829 was adopted by the House on May 14, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House