SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 525

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Linda Smith, who has been selected as a role model
for the City of El Paso by the El Paso Times on the occasion of 
Women's History Month; and
	WHEREAS, Women's History Month is celebrated annually 
during the month of March; to honor the vital roles women play in 
shaping new directions and ideas in society, the national theme 
of Women's History Month in 2003 is "Women Pioneering the 
Future"; and
	WHEREAS, For its selection of women who serve as role 
models for the City of El Paso, the El Paso Times invited its 
readers to nominate women who have made a strong impact on
their family, their neighborhood, or the entire city; the many 
deserving women who were selected for this public recognition
are genuine trailblazers in a wide variety of fields; and
	WHEREAS, Linda excels as a literacy teacher, and she was 
named teacher of the year at Stanton Elementary School and at 
Rosa Guerrero Elementary School; active in her community, she
has served on the boards of the Child Crisis Center, the El Paso 
Center of the Deaf, and Candlelighters of El Paso, and she was 
chairwoman of the Domestic Violence Public Awareness Campaign; 
she has been associated with the Junior Woman's Club, and the 
Junior League of El Paso; and
	WHEREAS, With her many gifts and talents and through her 
initiative and perseverance, Linda Smith has set a lasting 
standard for others to emulate; and
	WHEREAS, Her worthy accomplishments and her pioneering 
spirit truly make Linda an inspiration for all citizens of
El Paso and a source of pride for all Texans; now, therefore,
be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Linda Smith on her selection
as a role model for the City of El Paso; 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




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 7, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate