SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 148


In Memory

of

Laura Jean Wetzel


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the Wetzel 
family and friends in mourning the loss of Laura Jean Wetzel, who 
died May 3, 2004, at the age of 51; and

	WHEREAS, Laura was born in Midland on June 24, 1952; she 
attended the American School of Paris in France for four years and 
graduated from Fox Lane High School in Mount Kisco, New York; and

	WHEREAS, She attended Endicott College in Boston before 
returning to Texas and working for Motorola; in 1978, she suffered 
a severe head injury as the result of a car accident; the event 
dramatically changed her life; and

	WHEREAS, Laura was well known for her generous nature and 
kind heart; she was a beloved daughter and sister, and she leaves 
behind memories that will be treasured forever by all those whose 
lives she touched; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Laura Jean Wetzel:  her 
parents, Frank Harry and Ramona Schneider Wetzel; her sisters, 
Karen Wetzel and Anita Zurrel; and numerous nieces, nephews, and 
cousins; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be prepared for her 
family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, 
and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 
Laura Jean Wetzel.
                                                                       Wentworth




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 13, 2004, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate