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 _______________________________ 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. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House