SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 23



	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 

welcome and recognize as Honorary Texans six distinguished 

citizens from Gibraltar who are visiting Texas and the 

City of Austin; and

	WHEREAS, Charles Beanland recently retired after a long 

career in banking in Gibraltar; Elizabeth Beanland retired after 

a career in retailing; Teresa Beanland is currently a high school 

English teacher and is visiting her brother in Austin; and

	WHEREAS, Claire Povedano is a student in Canterbury, England,

and is working towards a Certificate of Education and plans to 

teach religious studies at a high school in Gibraltar; Ernest and 

Jane Povedano are visiting their son in Austin; Ernest retired 

two years ago from his post as vice principal of a middle school 

in Gibraltar, and Jane is an elementary school teacher in 

Gibraltar; and

	WHEREAS, These new Honorary Texans may now assume their new 

responsibilities, which include flying the flag of the great 

State of Texas each year on March 2 to celebrate Texas Independence

Day and to honor the heroes of Goliad, the Alamo, and San Jacinto; 

now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby designate

Charles Beanland, Elizabeth Beanland, Teresa Beanland,

Claire Povedano, Ernest Povedano, and Jane Povedano as

Honorary Texans with all the privileges and perquisites as well 

as the obligations and responsibilities accorded those individuals

native to the Lone Star State; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 

each new Honorary Texan as an expression of regard from the

Texas Senate.

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    President of the Senate

 

    I hereby certify that the 

above Resolution was adopted by 

the Senate on July 28, 2005.







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    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate