By Gallego H.C.R. No. 257 77R40 GMW-D HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The retirement of Anna Maria Saldana brought to a 1-2 close the distinguished career of a remarkable woman, and for her 1-3 35 years of devoted service to The University of Texas School of 1-4 Law she is indeed worthy of special recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Ms. Saldana began her lengthy career with the School 1-6 of Law in 1964, working for Dean Byron Fullerton for a number of 1-7 years; she also served as the secretary of the Scholarships 1-8 Committee, a position in which she was able to assist hundreds of 1-9 students in need of financial assistance; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The school created a financial aid office in 1991, 1-11 and Ms. Saldana became the sole counselor for the 1,100 students 1-12 receiving financial aid; through the years she would act as the 1-13 counselor of more than 6,000 students, and under her direction the 1-14 office would grow to include three counselors responsible for 1-15 processing all student grants, loans, and scholarships; and 1-16 WHEREAS, During her exemplary tenure, Ms. Saldana was 1-17 recognized by almost every student organization, and she was named 1-18 the honoree for Law Week by the student body; she was also awarded 1-19 a lifetime honorary membership in both the Chicano Hispanic Law 1-20 Students Association and the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society; and 1-21 WHEREAS, In commemoration of Ms. Saldana's hard work and 1-22 benevolence in behalf of the students of The University of Texas 1-23 School of Law, an Endowed Presidential Scholarship has been created 1-24 in her name, ensuring that her legacy of compassion and generosity 2-1 will endure for many years to come; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Anna Maria Saldana has made an immeasurable 2-3 difference in the lives of generations of law students, and 2-4 although her knowledge and experience have been sorely missed, her 2-5 many years of exceptional service will not soon be forgotten; now, 2-6 therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-8 hereby commend Anna Maria Saldana for her 35 years of dedication to 2-9 The University of Texas School of Law and extend to her sincere 2-10 best wishes for an enjoyable retirement; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for Ms. Saldana as an expression of high regard by the 2-13 Texas House of Representatives and Senate.