SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 52

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay 
tribute to Ruth Jurik on the grand occasion of her 75th birthday; 
and
	WHEREAS, Ruth was born October 7, 1928, in Sealy, Texas, to 
Frank and Jane Petrusek; she married Johnnie Jurik on May 8, 1948,
in Wallis Presbyterian Church in Wallis, Texas; though she and 
Johnnie are both native Texans, they are also of 100 percent 
Czech heritage; and
	WHEREAS, They lived in Sealy until they moved to Beaumont 
in 1959, and the couple has been blessed with four children, 
Janet, Tom, Gayle, and Susan, and nine grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Ruth was an elementary school teacher for 22 years,
and she continues to be active in a number of civic and community 
organizations and volunteers at Some Other Place Soup Kitchen and 
Meals on Wheels; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of deep religious convictions, Ruth is an 
active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and practices 
her beliefs daily; she is an elder and a clerk of session and also 
serves on the board of directors for Westminster Children's 
Center; and
	WHEREAS, She enjoys entertaining guests, and her hobbies 
are oil painting, glass staining, bowling, square dancing, 
gardening, and playing dominoes; a beloved and respected member 
of her community, Ruth is known for her courage, her compassion 
for others, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the 
fullest; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby recognize Ruth Jurik
as a treasured citizen of our state and extend to her best wishes 
for a joyous 75th birthday celebration; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                        Williams




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 14, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate