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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 536
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Tina Yetter Jones, 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, Tina Jones is a fine arts and music teacher at
Benito Martinez Elementary School, and she was named the school's
Teacher of the Year for 2002-2003; her work has been accepted
into several competitions and art shows, including the annual
Sierra Providence Health Network and El Paso Arts International,
and her artwork is displayed at New Mexico State University;
she was commissioned to paint a work for First Lady Laura Bush,
and she presented a depiction of the World Trade Center to
Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City; and
WHEREAS, With her many gifts and talents and through her
initiative and perseverance, Tina has set a lasting standard for
others to emulate; and
WHEREAS, Her worthy accomplishments and her pioneering
spirit truly make Tina 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 Tina Yetter Jones 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