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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 629

	WHEREAS, Lola Burgess retired from her position as 
executive vice president of the Silsbee Chamber of Commerce 
on March 31, 2005, bringing to a close an exceptional tenure 
with the organization that spanned 23 years; and
	WHEREAS, In her role as chamber vice president, Mrs. Burgess
has been a tireless advocate of the Silsbee community, promoting 
area events, championing local businesses and organizations, and 
setting a sterling example of leadership to which all may aspire; 
and
	WHEREAS, This notable woman has further proven herself to 
be one of Silsbee's invaluable assets through her important work 
with a number of organizations; former publicity and promotion 
chair for the Silsbee Independent School District School Board 
referendum, she has managed publicity for the Christmas in the 
Big Thicket Festival and Lighted Parade as well as for the 
Silsbee Little Theater, a group she has also served as president 
and as a member of its Fifth Street Band; moreover, she has 
greatly benefited the Better Business Bureau of Southeast Texas 
as a director and the Lamar Institute of Technology as a trustee; 
and
	WHEREAS, In all of her endeavors, she enjoys the love and 
support of her husband, County Commissioner Bob Burgess, and her 
son, Dr. Rob Burgess; and
	WHEREAS, Lola Burgess has made Silsbee a better place in 
which to live, work, and raise a family, and her outstanding 
efforts in behalf of the city she loves to call home will have a 
positive and lasting impact on area residents; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby commend Lola Burgess on her distinguished
record of service as executive vice president of the Silsbee 
Chamber of Commerce and extend to her sincere best wishes for 
a happy retirement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Burgess as an expression of high regard from 
the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Staples




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 18, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate