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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 756
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                                 Nell Myers
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
 1-7     citizens of Austin and Texans across the state in mourning
 1-8     the loss of Nell Myers, who died September 26, 2000, at the
 1-9     age of 75; and
1-10           WHEREAS, A well-known leading Texas citizen, Nell Myers
1-11     was a champion for victims' rights and was the founder of People
1-12     Against Violent Crime, the organization she established following
1-13     the 1979 murder of her daughter, Cydney Myers; and
1-14           WHEREAS, After the tragic loss of Cydney, Nell Myers turned
1-15     her grief and anger into a life of dedication and support to crime
1-16     victims across the state; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Through People Against Violent Crime, she assisted
1-18     victims and their families by informing them of their rights and
1-19     attending trials and courtroom procedures; she worked with
1-20     legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the government,
1-21     as well as other organizations to find solutions to violent crime;
 2-1     along with the help of Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle,
 2-2     she drafted what became the 1985 Crime Victims' Bill of Rights; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, The Crime Victims' Bill of Rights allows victims of
 2-4     violent crime and their relatives to give impact statements before
 2-5     judges and the Board of Pardons and Paroles about the devastating
 2-6     effects of crimes; it also requires that victims be notified of
 2-7     parole proceedings for their offenders; and
 2-8           WHEREAS, Nell played a major role in ensuring the
 2-9     ratification of a state constitutional amendment that secured
2-10     a fund in the State Treasury for the sole use of victims of
2-11     violent crime; and
2-12           WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished lady, Nell Myers
2-13     was highly respected for her many accomplishments, her leadership,
2-14     and her tireless efforts on behalf of crime victims; she was
2-15     honored for her work by President Bill Clinton at a White House
2-16     reception in 1994; and
2-17           WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, compassion, and
2-18     generosity, she gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her
2-19     wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those
2-20     who knew her; and
2-21           WHEREAS, Nell Myers was devoted to her late husband,
2-22     Fred Myers, and to her daughters, and she leaves behind memories
2-23     that will be treasured forever by her family and many friends; now,
 3-1     therefore, be it
 3-2           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 3-3     77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
 3-4     bereaved family of Nell Myers:  her daughter, Whitney Myers;
 3-5     her sisters and brothers; and her nieces and nephews; and, be
 3-6     it further
 3-7           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
 3-8     members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
 3-9     the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it
3-10     do so in memory of Nell Myers.
3-11                                                              Barrientos
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3-13                                         President of the Senate
3-14                                       I hereby certify that the above
3-15                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-16                                  on April 18, 2001, by a rising vote.
3-17                                  ______________________________________
3-18                                         Secretary of the Senate
3-19                                  ______________________________________
3-20                                           Member, Texas Senate