1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 797
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is pleased to recognize
 1-3     Brenda Purser for her 30 years and seven months of service to
 1-4     the state; upon retiring from her position as Supervisor of the
 1-5     Texas Department of Human Services in Gainesville, the Senate
 1-6     wishes her a happy, fulfilling retirement; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, In 1969, Brenda began work at the Texas Department
 1-8     of Human Services as a clerk and later became a caseworker; in
 1-9     1993, she was promoted to supervisor of the Texas Department of
1-10     Human Services, a position she maintained until her decision to
1-11     retire in April, 1999; and
1-12           WHEREAS, In addition to her exemplary work with the state,
1-13     Brenda is the devoted spouse of Fred Purser and the proud mother
1-14     of four children, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren;
1-15     and
1-16           WHEREAS, During her retirement, Brenda plans to spend time
1-17     with her family and pursue her hobbies, which are reading,
1-18     ceramics, and travel; above all, she plans to enjoy life; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Friends and colleagues at the Texas Department
1-20     of Human Services will always admire Brenda's enthusiasm and
1-21     willingness to help; her kindness and generosity will be missed;
1-22     now, therefore, be it
1-23           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-24     76th Legislature, hereby commend Brenda Purser on her years of
 2-1     service to the State of Texas; her dedication to human services
 2-2     in this state has helped improve the lives of countless Texans;
 2-3     and, be it further
 2-4           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared to honor
 2-5     this distinguished lady.
 2-6                                                                 Haywood
 2-7                                  ______________________________________
 2-8                                          President of the Senate
 2-9                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-10                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-11                                  on April 30, 1999.
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2-13                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-15                                           Member, Texas Senate