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 1-2                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1103
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud
 1-4     to recognize Lois Ewald, who is retiring from her position
 1-5     as Executive Director of the Texas Optometry Board on
 1-6     August 31, 2001; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Lois Ewald has been Executive Director since
 1-8     April 1, 1973; her 28 years in that position is the current
 1-9     longevity standard for executive directors; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Before she joined the Optometry Board, Lois Ewald
1-11     worked for five years at what was then the Highway Department;
1-12     and
1-13           WHEREAS, A truly generous person, she has helped many other
1-14     executive directors, always ready to give of her time and her
1-15     expertise to help; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Noted for her diligence and ability, this esteemed
1-17     lady earned the respect and friendship of her colleagues; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Lois Ewald has handled her responsibilities
1-19     efficiently and with consideration of those whom she has so
 2-1     conscientiously served; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, Lois Ewald set a high standard of professionalism,
 2-3     inspiring others by her loyalty, exemplary conduct, and
 2-4     dependability; now, therefore, be it
 2-5           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-6     77th Legislature, hereby congratulate Lois Ewald for her countless
 2-7     contributions to the citizens of the State of Texas and wish her
 2-8     well in her retirement; and, be it further
 2-9           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-10     her as an expression of highest regard 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 21, 2001.
2-17                                  ______________________________________
2-18                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-19                                  ______________________________________
2-20                                           Member, Texas Senate