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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 85
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Rebecca Jane Rogers, who retired on August 29, 2003, after nearly 30 years of loyal service with the Texas Extension Cooperative; and WHEREAS, Rebecca began her career with the extension cooperative in Uvalde County shortly after graduating from Southwest Texas State University; she served as an agent-at-large for Edwards, Real, Kinney, and Val Verde counties; and WHEREAS, She later worked in El Paso County for eight years and then moved in 1988 to Kendall County, where she worked for 15 years before retiring; during her tenure with the extension service, Rebecca earned a master's degree in education from Texas A&M University; and WHEREAS, A talented and resourceful individual, Rebecca has received numerous accolades and awards for her work over the years, including a Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Extension Cooperative, a Distinguished Achievement Award from the Texas Extension Specialists Association, the Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence from Texas A&M University, and the American Spirit Award from the 4-H Agents Association; and WHEREAS, Rebecca was an exemplary employee who is admired and respected by her former colleagues, and her presence with the Texas Extension Cooperative is greatly missed; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Rebecca Jane Rogers on her outstanding service with the Texas Extension Cooperative and her many contributions to our state and extend to her best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Shapleigh ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on October 2, 2003. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate