H.R. No. 1339



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, December 31, 2004, marked the retirement of Karla 
Tate Doss as docket specialist with the U.S. District Clerk's 
Office for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division, 
drawing to a close an outstanding career that lasted more than 19 
years; and
	WHEREAS, Widely known as a dedicated employee who loved her 
job, Mrs. Doss earned the title "Docket Queen for the Eastern 
District of Texas" for her quick and steady work; and
	WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Doss has enjoyed the love 
and support of her husband of 41 years, John Edward Doss, as well as 
her daughter and son-in-law, Michele and Romey Simmons, 
granddaughter, Haley Simmons, son and daughter-in-law, Rickey and 
Kay Doss, and grandchildren, Benjamin and Rachel Doss; retirement 
will undoubtedly afford her more time to spend with her family at 
their house on Caddo Lake as well as travel with her husband; and
	WHEREAS, For nearly 20 years, Mrs. Doss has served the U.S. 
District Clerk's Office with integrity and commitment, earning the 
lasting respect of all who have worked with her, and it is a 
pleasure to honor her for an exemplary tenure; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Karla Tate Doss on her retirement 
from the U.S. District Clerk's Office for the Eastern District of 
Texas, Marshall Division, and extend to her best wishes for future 
happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Doss as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                          Hughes

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1339 was adopted by the House on May 
13, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House