R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, For more than five decades, Martha Allison has
 1-2     worked at the Borger Bus Station, and the enjoyment she derives
 1-3     from the people she serves is a source of inspiration to all who
 1-4     know her; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, This dedicated "people person" moved to Borger from
 1-6     Heartshorn, Oklahoma, and began her career at the bus station as a
 1-7     commission agent when she was just 17 years old working for her
 1-8     uncle, who started the business, which originally ran from Amarillo
 1-9     to Borger and Pampa, in 1934; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Mrs. Allison's various duties
1-11     at the station have included selling tickets, chartering buses and
1-12     tours for groups, and shipping packages through Bus Express; and
1-13           WHEREAS, A loving mother of a daughter, Julie, and a son,
1-14     Richard, who is also employed at the Borger Bus Station,
1-15     Mrs. Allison has successfully combined the joys of parenthood with
1-16     the role of a working woman and takes great pride in her family as
1-17     well as her 55-year tenure with the company; with her positive
1-18     attitude, ready smile, and bright disposition, she has made
1-19     countless friends, interacted with people from across the country,
1-20     and earned a special place in the hearts of many people; now,
1-21     therefore, be it
1-22           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-23     Legislature hereby honor Martha Allison for her outstanding record
1-24     of service at the Borger Bus Station and extend to her sincere best
 2-1     wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
 2-2           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-3     prepared for Mrs. Allison as an expression of high regard by the
 2-4     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                    Swinford
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 986 was adopted by the House on May
         9, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House