SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 17

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Kris Anne Vogelpohl, who has been named Person of 
Vision for 2003 by Prevent Blindness; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Kris Anne has been involved 
in humanitarian causes for many years; she is only the second 
woman to receive a Person of Vision award from Prevent Blindness, 
an organization that provides eye examinations and glasses to the 
public and supports educational programs to prevent blindness; 
and
	WHEREAS, Well known for her work as a member of the board 
for Prevent Blindness, Kris Anne is also on the board of the 
Ronald McDonald House; in addition, she has served for 40 years 
on the board of the Salvation Army and is a past president of the 
Texas Medical Association Auxiliary; and
	WHEREAS, Kris Anne attended Texas A&M University; she 
worked for the Atomic Energy Commission and served as the chief 
therapeutic dietician at the medical school in Galveston; and
	WHEREAS, Under the administration of
President Richard M. Nixon, Kris Anne was selected to serve on 
the Department of Defense Advisory Committee on Women in Service; 
in this capacity, she promoted the role of women in the military 
and helped ensure that women were accepted into all the military 
institutions; and
	WHEREAS, Kris Anne Vogelpohl has generously devoted her 
time and energy to the well-being of her fellowman, and her hard 
work on behalf of Prevent Blindness and other organizations 
deserves recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Kris Anne Vogelpohl for her many 
humanitarian endeavors and extend congratulations to her on 
earning the Person of Vision for 2003 award; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                  Jackson, Janek





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     Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate




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   President of the Senate
 
     I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 21, 2003.



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   Secretary of the Senate