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 2-11 ______________________________________ 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. 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Secretary of the Senate 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Member, Texas Senate