1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 738 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-3 Congregation Beth Torah and the Dallas-Plano community in honoring 1-4 Esther Cohen; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Born in postwar Germany, Esther is the child of 1-6 Ruth and Saul Malc, who were concentration camp survivors; today, 1-7 we see in Esther her parents' selfsame persevering spirit; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Esther married Nat Cohen in 1967; after the 1-9 birth of their children, Robyn and Michael, the family moved first 1-10 to San Antonio in 1979 and then to Dallas six years later; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The State of Texas is indeed fortunate to 1-12 have Esther among its citizens; her tireless volunteer work has 1-13 improved the lives of countless citizens; Esther is a testimony to 1-14 the dynamic positive power inherent when extraordinary motivation 1-15 unites with righteous purpose; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Nowhere has Esther's impact been more profound 1-17 than on the congregation of Beth Torah; her love for children has 1-18 resulted in one of her grandest accomplishments, the establishment 1-19 and leadership of the synagogue's esteemed preschool program; her 1-20 energy undaunted, Esther manages to serve, in so many other ways, 1-21 as a valuable resource to the people of Beth Torah; she is their 1-22 charming hostess, their trusted counselor, their able chef, and 1-23 their loving friend; Esther is a treasure; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-1 76th Legislature, hereby honor Esther Cohen for her numerous worthy 2-2 endeavors on behalf of her fellow citizens; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-4 her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-5 Shapiro 2-6 ______________________________________ 2-7 President of the Senate 2-8 I hereby certify that the above 2-9 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-10 on April 26, 1999. 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Secretary of the Senate 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Member, Texas Senate