By Swinford H.R. No. 986 77R14783 MJS-D 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.