SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 539

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Becky Horowitz, 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, Becky Horowitz is a licensed medical social worker 
with the Hospice of the Visiting Nurse Association; in her work 
with individuals suffering from terminal illness, she is a source 
of strength to them and to their families; her contributions to the 
area of palliative care were recognized with the 1993 Heart of 
Hospice Award; in addition, she gives her time and energy to 
service on the board of directors of the Rio Grande Cancer 
Foundation; and
	WHEREAS, With her many gifts and talents and through her 
initiative and perseverance, Becky has set a lasting standard for 
others to emulate; and
	WHEREAS, Her worthy accomplishments and her pioneering 
spirit truly make Becky 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 Becky Horowitz 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