H.R. No. 1  



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The retirement of Myra L. Rachell on June 30, 2003, 
from employment with the United States District Court, Eastern 
District of Texas, brings to a close an outstanding career with the 
federal government that has spanned more than four decades; and
	WHEREAS, A native Texan, she was born on April 19, 1944, in 
Tyler, was raised in Arp and graduated from high school in New 
London; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Rachell began her tenure with the federal 
government on December 17, 1962, when she accepted a position with 
the clerk's office in the United States District Courthouse in 
Tyler; since May 1987, she has ably served the Honorable William M. 
Steger as courtroom deputy, the position from which she is 
retiring; and
	WHEREAS, This lovely lady is blessed with a rich family life, 
and she greatly enjoys spending time with her loved ones, including 
her children, Stephen and Dana Barton, her daughter-in-law, Shonda 
Barton, her grandchildren, Ashley, Kristin, Mackenzie, and Tori, 
her mother, Lucille Lipscomb, her sister, Alice Lipscomb, her 
brother, John Lipscomb, her sister-in-law, Liz Lipscomb, and their 
daughters, Elaine and Beth; and
	WHEREAS, Myra Rachell has served with integrity and 
dedication throughout her career and earned the lasting respect of 
all who have been privileged to work with her, and it is a pleasure 
to recognize her as she embarks on this exciting new chapter in her 
life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Myra L. Rachell for 
her notable career with the United States District Court, Eastern 
District of Texas, and extend to her best wishes for a very happy 
and fulfilling retirement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Rachell as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Hughes

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1 was adopted by the House on June 30, 
2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House