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 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
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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.
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2-22                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-23                                  ______________________________________
2-24                                           Member, Texas Senate