H.R. No. 2096



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Those Texans who give generously of their time and 
talents in behalf of the greater good are truly deserving of our 
gratitude and admiration, and Jean Claire Turcotte has 
distinguished herself as one such individual; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Victoria, Ms. Turcotte graduated from 
Martin High School in Laredo before earning both her bachelor's and 
master's degrees from Texas A&I University in Kingsville; and
	WHEREAS, Her professional career has been dedicated to the 
education of others, and she served first as a teacher and later as 
principal of St. Gertrude School in Kingsville; moreover, Ms. 
Turcotte's commitment to the St. Gertrude parish has included 
service as a lector, eucharistic minister, choir member, and cantor 
and membership in the Altar Society, which she has served as vice 
president; and
	WHEREAS, Deeply respected by her fellow citizens, this 
outstanding Texan has shared her expertise with such worthwhile 
organizations as the Corpus Christi Diocese Committee on 
Stewardship, the Robert J. Kleberg County Library Board, the 
Christus Spohn Kleberg Hospital Advisory Board, and the Bishop's 
Guild of Corpus Christi, which she previously chaired, and she is 
also a former president of the Woman's Club of Kingsville and a life 
member of the organization's South Texas District; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Turcotte is the widow of Joseph A. Turcotte, 
with whom she shared a rewarding marriage and raised five children:  
Jeanne Claire McDowell, James Garner Turcotte, William Edgar 
Turcotte, Patricia Lynn Hoffman, and Richard Edward Turcotte; and
	WHEREAS, Each of us hopes to leave our distinctive mark on the 
world, and by dedicating herself to the service of others, Jean 
Turcotte has earned a special place in the hearts of all who are 
privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Jean Claire Turcotte for the many 
significant contributions she has made to the betterment of her 
community as an educator and community leader; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Turcotte as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Escobar

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 2096 was adopted by the House on May 
26, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House