R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, This year marks the 50th anniversary of one of
 1-2     Austin's most enduring businesses, Gem Jewelry Company, thus
 1-3     providing a fitting opportunity to honor the owner and founder of
 1-4     this cherished landmark, Beatrice Mann; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A lifelong Austin resident, Mrs. Mann founded Gem
 1-6     Jewelry Company on Congress Avenue with her late husband, Frank
 1-7     Mann, on January 2, 1951, and since that time she and her business
 1-8     have proven to be tremendous assets to the city and area residents;
 1-9     and
1-10           WHEREAS, Employed in the office of Representative Ennis
1-11     Favors during the 49th Legislative Session, Mrs. Mann has an
1-12     insider's view of the workings of the legislature, and she now
1-13     dedicates a third of her store to Capitol and Texas-related
1-14     treasures; and
1-15           WHEREAS, This esteemed businesswoman has befriended many of
1-16     this state's leaders over the last five decades, aiding them in
1-17     their search for the perfect gift for their staff, constituents,
1-18     and peers; in addition, she was recently called upon to aid in the
1-19     Capitol restoration project because of her wealth of knowledge
1-20     about the building and its history; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Mrs. Mann has garnered the respect and gratitude of
1-22     many for her boundless pride in the Lone Star State and for her
1-23     outstanding customer service, and it is a privilege to honor her at
1-24     this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-2     Legislature hereby congratulate Beatrice Mann on the 50th
 2-3     anniversary of the Gem Jewelry Company and extend to her sincere
 2-4     best wishes for success and good fortune in the years to come; and,
 2-5     be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-7     prepared for Mrs. Mann as an expression of high regard by the Texas
 2-8     House of Representatives.
                                                                    Swinford
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 1186 was adopted by the House on May
         28, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House