1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 110 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Suzie Pena Sutherland 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the 1-7 citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Suzie Pena Sutherland, 1-8 who died suddenly on October 29, l998, at the age of 65; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The Public Utility Commission lost a dear friend; for 1-10 the past 15 years, Suzie served the commission as an administrative 1-11 assistant, office manager, organizer, and "general mom"; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Suzie Sutherland left a legacy of strict work 1-13 ethics, mixed with care and support for her coworkers, emphasizing 1-14 teamwork, having pride in your work and yourself, never burning any 1-15 bridges, and never expecting anything from others that you do not 1-16 expect from yourself; and 1-17 WHEREAS, When the new Office of Customer Protection was 1-18 created in the Public Utility Commission, Suzie assumed office 1-19 management responsibilities for the expanded division, and recently 1-20 in recognition of her outstanding public service, a conference room 1-21 was named the "Suzie Sutherland Hospitality Conference Room" in her 1-22 memory; and 1-23 WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, she 1-24 gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, warmth, 2-1 and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew her; 2-2 now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-4 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-5 bereaved family of Suzie Sutherland: her sons, John, Jay, 2-6 and Glenn Sutherland; and her six grandchildren; and, be it 2-7 further 2-8 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-9 members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-10 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-11 do so in memory of Suzie Pena Sutherland. 2-12 Barrientos 2-13 Brown 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 President of the Senate 2-16 I hereby certify that the above 2-17 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-18 on February 1, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Member, Texas Senate