1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 850
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great
 1-3     pleasure in recognizing Mrs. Julia Jefferies Rathgeber for her
 1-4     many contributions to the citizens of the State of Texas; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Appointed Director of the Senate Research Center
 1-6     by Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock in January, 1992, she served
 1-7     with distinction in that capacity for six years; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, During her tenure, she developed the office with
 1-9     thoughtful innovations, ensuring up-to-date quality products
1-10     enabling Texas State Senators to make informed decisions on policy
1-11     and the laws; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Every public service agency needs a leader, such
1-13     as Mrs. Rathgeber, of absolute integrity, loyalty, intelligence,
1-14     and dependability to guarantee that operational policies and
1-15     activities are effectively provided for the maximum benefit of
1-16     the organization's clients; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Vitally interested in the welfare of her community,
1-18     she devotes part of her time and abundant energy to Meals on Wheels,
1-19     Seton Hospital, and the Shelter for Battered Women; and
1-20           WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas in the Plan II
1-21     Honors Program, she also earned her law degree from the university;
1-22     and
1-23           WHEREAS, The devoted wife of Ross Rathgeber of Austin, Julia
 2-1     is the proud mother of Byrn Ann Rathgeber; now, therefore, be it
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-3     76th Legislature, hereby acknowledge, with grateful appreciation,
 2-4     the accomplishments of Julia Jefferies Rathgeber which have
 2-5     benefitted the Texas Senate and the citizens of Texas; and, be it
 2-6     further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 2-8     Julia Jefferies Rathgeber as an expression of the highest regard
 2-9     of the Texas Senate.
2-10                                                              Barrientos
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2-12                                          President of the Senate
2-13                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-14                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-15                                  on May 5, 1999.
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2-17                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-18                                  ______________________________________
2-19                                           Member, Texas Senate