1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 786 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is always pleased 1-4 to recognize Beatrice Mann, an exemplary and distinguished lady, 1-5 who has made an indelible mark on Texas Capitol history; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A first-generation Texan and a lifelong resident 1-7 of Austin, Bea is the spirited proprietor of Gem Jewelry Company 1-8 on Congress Avenue; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Bea and her husband, Frank, opened their jewelry 1-10 store on January 2, 1951, and over the last 50 years this 1-11 indomitable businesswoman has weathered recessions, road 1-12 construction, and rent increases to become a permanent fixture 1-13 on Congress Avenue and in Capitol life; and 1-14 WHEREAS, A legislative veteran herself, Bea worked for 1-15 Representative Ennis Favors during the 49th Legislature; since 1-16 that time she has remained an avid follower of events at the 1-17 Capitol, and her work has led her to know some of Texas' most 1-18 prominent politicians; and 1-19 WHEREAS, As her knowledge of Capitol events and trivia is 1-20 exhaustive, Bea proved an invaluable resource during the recent 1-21 Capitol restoration, helping renovation teams get things just 1-22 right; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Admired and respected by so many in legislative 2-2 service, Bea is irreplaceable; a woman who deeply respects 2-3 and adheres to the tenets of good citizenship, she has always 2-4 rendered exemplary service to her state, and for her many years 2-5 of friendship with those in legislative service, she is truly 2-6 worthy of recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 77th Legislature, thank Bea Mann for her many years of 2-9 friendship with the Texas Legislature and wish her the best 2-10 in business and in life in the new millennium; and, be it 2-11 further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-13 Bea Mann as an expression of heartfelt esteem from the 2-14 Texas Senate. 2-15 Armbrister 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 President of the Senate 2-18 I hereby certify that the above 2-19 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-20 on April 23, 2001. 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Secretary of the Senate 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Member, Texas Senate