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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 317
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in
 1-4     recognizing Dorothy Moore, who is retiring after more than 15 years
 1-5     of outstanding service in the newspaper business; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Dot Moore began her successful newspaper career in
 1-7     December of 1985, when she joined Campbell-McNeill as the company's
 1-8     full-time bookkeeper and circulation manager; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, In 1995, Campbell-McNeill was purchased by
1-10     Van Zandt Newspapers, L.L.C., and Dot continued to work part-time
1-11     as the circulation manager; and
1-12           WHEREAS, In addition to her work as circulation manager,
1-13     Dot served as a proofreader and kept the staff informed of special
1-14     local events and stories; in the fall of 2000, Dot was instrumental
1-15     in securing the necessary permits to allow the company's Van Banner
1-16     to be distributed by subscription; and
1-17           WHEREAS, During her tenure with the company, Dot became
1-18     well known as a friendly and dedicated employee who handled her
1-19     responsibilities with exceptional diligence; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Over the years, she has consistently received
1-21     praise for her first-rate organizational skills, her dependability,
1-22     and her reliable judgment; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished lady, Dot is beloved
 2-2     and respected by her colleagues at work and by the company's
 2-3     customers and subscribers, and her presence at Van Zandt Newspapers
 2-4     will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
 2-5           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-6     77th Legislature, hereby commend Dorothy Moore on her years of
 2-7     hard work and her many contributions to Van Zandt Newspapers
 2-8     and extend best wishes to her for the retirement years ahead;
 2-9     and, be it further
2-10           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-11     Dot Moore as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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2-14                                          President of the Senate
2-15                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-16                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-17                                  on February 21, 2001.
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2-19                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-21                                           Member, Texas Senate