SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 531
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Esther Olsen, 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, Esther Olsen is a sergeant with the El Paso Police 
Department and Community Services Supervisor at Mission Valley 
Regional Command; she is in charge of the Police Area 
Representative Unit, the school resource officers assigned to 
various middle schools and high schools; and
	WHEREAS, She has worked with communities and schools to 
combat problems associated with gangs, underage drinking, and 
tobacco use and has coordinated campus crime stoppers programs 
and violence prevention training at schools; she also assists 
with programs for families in need; and

	WHEREAS, With her many gifts and talents and through her 
initiative and perseverance, Esther has set a lasting standard 
for others to emulate; and
	WHEREAS, Her worthy accomplishments and her pioneering 
spirit truly make her 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 Esther Olsen 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