1-1                ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ******
 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 600
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
 1-4     join the citizens of Laredo in recognizing Miriam Reizner Norton,
 1-5     who has been named Senior Citizen of the Month; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Co-sponsored by Webb County Court at Law
 1-7     Judge Jesus Garza and the Community Action Agency, the award
 1-8     recognizes residents of Laredo who unselfishly give of their
 1-9     time and energy to benefit others; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Noted for her courage and compassion, the highly
1-11     distinguished businesswoman and community leader expresses her
1-12     love of life and people through her generosity of spirit; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Mrs. Norton has served as president of Laredo's
1-14     Hadassah chapter and the Esther Fisher Sisterhood and as director
1-15     of the Jewish Cemetery Committee; for 35 years she has chaired the
1-16     annual Israel Bond Drive, and for 30 years she has been on the
1-17     board of directors of Congregation Agudas Achim; Mrs. Norton was
1-18     named Woman of the Year by Israel Bonds International; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Her belief that doing is better than receiving
1-20     truly exemplifies Miriam Norton's 53 years as a member of the
 2-1     Laredo community, and it is indeed an honor for the Texas Senate
 2-2     to pay tribute to such a beloved businesswoman and humanitarian;
 2-3     now, therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-5     77th Legislature, hereby congratulate Miriam Norton on being
 2-6     named Laredo's Citizen of the Month and extend best wishes to
 2-7     her for the future; and, be it further
 2-8           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 2-9     her as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate.
2-10                                                               Zaffirini
2-11                                  ______________________________________
2-12                                          President of the Senate
2-13                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-14                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-15                                  on March 29, 2001.
2-16                                  ______________________________________
2-17                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-18                                  ______________________________________
2-19                                           Member, Texas Senate