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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 204

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
pay tribute to retired United States Supreme Court Justice
Sandra Day O'Connor, who recently visited Austin High School
and El Paso Independent School District's Sandra Day O'Connor 
Criminal Justice/Public Service Academy; and
	WHEREAS, A native El Pasoan and graduate of Austin High 
School, the retired Supreme Court justice returned to her alma 
mater almost 60 years after her graduation; she shared with the 
students her experiences as a student and some of the wisdom she 
acquired over the years; and
	WHEREAS, The academy named in her honor is a collaboration 
between law enforcement agencies in the community, including the 
sheriff's department, school district police, the Federal Bureau 
of Investigation, Fort Bliss, the United States Border Patrol, 
and the El Paso Police Department; instruction at the school is 
designed for students who are interested in serving the community
through their careers; and
	WHEREAS, After graduating from high school at the age of 
16, Sandra Day earned a bachelor's degree in economics and a law 
degree from Stanford University; she went on to make history as 
the first woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court;
she is a role model for all, and the future for women is
brighter, especially in the field of law, due to her exceptional
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize
Judge Sandra Day O'Connor for her outstanding achievements
and her many contributions to this country and extend to her
best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Shapleigh




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 12, 2006.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate