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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 971


In Memory

of

Jessica Zembala


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Jessica Zembala, 
who died April 20, 2003, at the age of 32; and

	WHEREAS, Jessica was born in Detroit, Michigan, and she 
grew up in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland; and

	WHEREAS, She graduated from Roland Park Country School
in 1989, and she received a bachelor's degree in environmental 
engineering from the University of Michigan; she had been a 
professional engineer with Pape-Dawson and designed the Water 
Reuse Pipeline for San Antonio; and

	WHEREAS, For over three years, Jessica was the manager for 
the San Antonio Water System Water Recycling Program, a $100 
million citywide project to bring recycled water to San Antonio; 
she had recently undertaken a position as project manager for the 
redevelopment of the Pearl Brewery Property for Hixon 
Properties; and

	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Jessica developed many 
positive relationships in the community; she was a participant
in Sustainable San Antonio, and she was a member of the American 
Society of Civil Engineers; and

	WHEREAS, Jessica was a creative, outgoing, and 
well-rounded individual who enjoyed gardening, painting, 
drawing, photography, long walks, and spending time with her 
family and friends; and

	WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Jessica gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, 
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who 
knew her; and

	WHEREAS, Jessica Zembala lived her life to the fullest and 
was a devoted daughter and sister, and she leaves behind memories 
that will be treasured forever by her family and many friends; 
now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Jessica Zembala:  her mother, Nancy Brady, and 
her husband, Joseph; her father, Dennis Zembala, and his wife, 
Ann; her sisters, Meg Zembala and Stephane Norbert; her brother, 
Andrew Zembala; her grandmother, Josephine Zembala; and her 
fiance, Allen Sikes; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Jessica Zembala.
                                                                    Van de Putte




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 26, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate