1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 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