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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1002


In Memory

of

Patricia Johnson Smith


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of Austin in mourning the loss of Patricia Johnson Smith, who died 
February 16, 2003, at the age of 65; and

	WHEREAS, Patricia was born June 24, 1937, in Austin, to 
Robert and Margaret Winke Johnson; and

	WHEREAS, Patricia began her career as a state employee
in March of 1976; for nearly three years, she served as an 
administrative assistant to Judge Joe E. Dibrell in the Office
of the Attorney General; she then worked for 18 years for
Texas Senate Staff Services; and

	WHEREAS, Patricia was a diligent and valued employee who 
truly loved her work in the Texas Senate; she advanced from ADP 
operator I to administrative technician, doing data entry for
all 31 senators and all committee staffs; she became the lead 
operator on the IBM 5520 Word Processing System, and she assisted 
the calendar clerk in preparing the Intent Calendar and the Local 
and Uncontested Calendar; she retired from state employment in 
June of 1997; and

	WHEREAS, Following her retirement, Patricia returned to 
work for Senate Staff Services during the 76th Legislature and 
for an additional few months during the interim; and

	WHEREAS, Patricia was highly respected by her colleagues 
for her efficiency and professionalism, and she inspired others 
with her dependability, her loyalty, and her exemplary conduct; 
and

	WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Patricia 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, Patricia was a devoted mother, grandmother, 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 Patricia Johnson Smith:  her daughters,
Janet Harkins and Karen Beabout; her seven grandchildren and
her six great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Janet Fritche, 
Nina Pearson, Jackie Davis, and Roberta Seay; 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 Patricia Johnson Smith.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 29, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate