1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 408 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure 1-4 in recognizing Cecil Mae Logan Blocker on the grand occasion of 1-5 her 80th birthday, which was celebrated on March 4, 2001; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Cecil Mae Blocker is well known for her work as a 1-7 leader in her community; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, compassion, and generosity, 1-9 Mrs. Blocker gives willingly of her time to others; at the age of 1-10 80, she continues to serve as a volunteer every week at Pecan 1-11 Springs Elementary School and at the University Hills Library in 1-12 Austin; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mrs. Blocker is a devout Christian and attends 1-14 Holy Cross Catholic Church; she has been an active member of 1-15 the church choir for more than 20 years and is a member of the 1-16 Knights of Saint Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Cecil Mae was the devoted wife of William L. Blocker 1-18 for 52 years until he passed away in 1995; she is much beloved 1-19 by her family, her husband's family, and her extended family at 1-20 Holy Cross Catholic Church; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Cecil Mae Blocker lives her life to the fullest 2-2 and is noted for her strength and courage; she learned how to 2-3 drive at the age of 75 and is a pillar in her community; she is 2-4 an exemplary lady, and her enthusiasm and dedication to helping 2-5 her fellow citizens is an inspiration to all who know her; now, 2-6 therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 77th Legislature, hereby commend Cecil Mae Logan Blocker on her 2-9 exceptional achievements and her contributions to her community 2-10 and extend congratulations to her on the joyous occasion of her 2-11 80th birthday; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-13 her as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-14 Whitmire 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on March 6, 2001. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate