H.R. No. 1359



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, May 28, 2003, marks the conclusion of a 
distinguished tenure for Esther Polland as president of the Jewish 
Federation of Greater Houston; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of her two years in office, this 
esteemed woman has demonstrated tremendous dedication to her 
position and to the ideals of the organization; she has been an 
exemplary leader, and her efforts have helped to raise in excess of 
$20 million for charitable activities in the U.S. and beyond and 
have won her the lasting respect and admiration of all who have been 
privileged to work with her; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Polland has a long history of leadership in the 
organization, including terms as its vice president, general 
campaign chair, and women's division campaign chair; and
	WHEREAS, She has also served on both the executive committee 
and the board of directors of the National Women's Constituency for 
United Jewish Communities; and
	WHEREAS, Now the president-elect of the University of Texas 
Hillel in Austin, Ms. Polland has committed herself to preserving 
and enriching Jewish life both at home and abroad, and it is a 
distinct pleasure to honor her for a job well done; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Esther Polland on her outstanding tenure 
as president of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston and extend 
to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Polland as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                            Wong

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1359 was adopted by the House on May 
28, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House