SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 119

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize PJ Pierce for her outstanding work as an author and for 
the highly acclaimed book she wrote on wise women of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, PJ Pierce, a freelance writer in Austin, is the 
author of "Let me tell you what I've learned:"  Texas Wisewomen 
Speak; her book is a compilation of stories of Texas women with a 
variety of experiences, career paths, and backgrounds, and she 
drew inspiration from such strong and powerful women as the late 
Barbara Jordan, who died shortly before she could be interviewed; 
and
	WHEREAS, PJ Pierce's book is a combination of biographical 
sketches and interviews of 25 Texas women ranging in age from 53 
to 93, who share the wisdom they have acquired through living 
unconventional lives; and
	WHEREAS, These wise women of Texas share common traits, 
such as enthusiasm for their work and their lives, perseverance, 
optimism, and a sense of social responsibility; many of the women 
overcame hard times to find success, and many point to the 
atmosphere in Texas as having played a major role in their lives; 
and
	WHEREAS, PJ Pierce began her career in journalism at age 10 
when she began to edit her neighborhood newspaper; she went on to 
become editor of her high school and college newspapers, and she 
earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in 
German from Texas Tech University; and
	WHEREAS, She was born and reared in a family of 10 siblings 
in Amarillo; her parents are Pauline and RL Robertson, well-known 
historians of the Texas Panhandle; and
	WHEREAS, PJ Pierce has done a great service to all people 
in Texas; women and men of all ages can benefit from the wisdom 
her book imparts and be inspired by the life stories of those 
about whom she wrote; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend PJ Pierce for her outstanding 
work as an author and for a book that reflects the power, courage, 
and strength of Texas women and extend best wishes to her for 
continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 6, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate