SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 40

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Rollyn Carlson, who in August of 2004 joined the ranks 
of the great citizenry of El Paso; a force to be reckoned with, 
Rollyn immediately began to work her magic by inspiring all those 
around her to stand tall for their principles and beliefs; and

	WHEREAS, Rollyn's enormous heart, untiring spirit, and 
determination have left a mark on many El Pasoans, herein 
demonstrated by the words of just some of those whom she 
inspired:

Rollyn's e-mails all end with a phrase or 
quote; one in particular from Sojourner Truth 
stated, "A small bunch of fleas biting strategically 
can make a big dog lie down."  Rollyn is all about 
organizing the fleas!

Susannah Byrd, District Two                                                   
City Representative                                                             

"Those who profess to favor freedom and yet 
depreciate agitation are people who want crops 
without ploughing the ground; they want rain without 
thunder and lightning; they want the ocean without 
the roar of its many waters.  The struggle may be a 
moral one, or it may be a physical one, or it may be 
both.  But it must be a struggle.  Power concedes 
nothing without a demand; it never has and it never 
will."  Frederick Douglass.--Rollyn, thank you for 
inspiring and sharing wisdom; your leadership 
illuminates and encourages the work needed to make 
our world a better place.  It is a privilege to have 
toiled together in our endeavor.

Leon Kababie                                                                  

Rollyn Carlson supports the Democratic Party 
and its principles and beliefs. Her active 
participation and dedication will be greatly 
missed.

Carmen Duarte, El Paso County                                                 
Democratic Party Chair                                                          

I know that we will all miss her immense 
dedication, strength, ethics, caring, and concern 
for El Pasoans and the environment.  For my part, I 
will sorely miss her wonderful energy, her clarity 
of purpose, her sense of humor, her extensive 
experience, her exceptional dedication to our 
cause, and her consistent willingness to take on 


essential jobs that no one else wanted to do! Dear 
Rollyn--you will be missed!

Yvette Ammerman                                                               


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	WHEREAS, Rollyn's attitude, dedication, passion for 
issues, compassion for people, and "you know what you need to do" 
straight-up style are ideals now entrenched in the values of 
those whose lives she has touched; and

	WHEREAS, Rollyn is a special person and friend who made a 
huge difference in El Paso, and she leaves in the community a new 
hope for a better future; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend best wishes 
to Rollyn Carlson as she continues to deliver hope and vigor to 
people in her new community; 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




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on June 30, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate