1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1093 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud 1-4 to recognize Ruth Burrell on the momentous occasion of her 1-5 retirement after 30 years of meritorious state service; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Throughout her notable career, Ruth Burrell 1-7 served the Texas Employment Commission and Texas Workforce 1-8 Commission with diligence and dedication to excellence, and as 1-9 a tribute she is being honored by her peers with a reception 1-10 on May 24, 2001; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Ruth Burrell began her tenure with the Texas 1-12 Employment Commission on December 8, 1969, as a secretary; 1-13 distinguishing herself as a hardworking and talented individual, 1-14 she steadily advanced to become Assistant State Coordinator for 1-15 School to Careers and Customer Relations Department Representative; 1-16 and 1-17 WHEREAS, In furthering the goals she sets for herself, she 1-18 graduated summa cum laude from Saint Edward's University and is 1-19 currently working on a master's degree in sociology at Southwest 1-20 Texas State University; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Inspiring others in all of her endeavors with her 2-2 loyalty, dependability, and exemplary conduct, she is a model of 2-3 professionalism and truly worthy of legislative recognition; now, 2-4 therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-6 77th Legislature, hereby commend Ruth Burrell for her valuable 2-7 services to the citizens of the State of Texas and extend all 2-8 best wishes for the future; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-10 her as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-11 Barrientos 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 President of the Senate 2-14 I hereby certify that the above 2-15 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-16 on May 18, 2001. 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Secretary of the Senate 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Member, Texas Senate