SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 206

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Frances Leff, who was honored by the Houston-area League of Women Voters at its annual Repast with a Pair of Political Pioneers fundraising luncheon on February 1, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Chosen for the impact she has had on local and statewide politics, Mrs. Leff has coordinated functions and has been an energetic fund-raiser for many candidates through the years; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Leff became involved in politics during the second election campaign for governor Bill Clements in 1986, and in the years since then, she has coordinated functions for public officials and politicians, such as Harris County Judge Robert Eckels, Precinct Two Commissioner Sylvia Garcia, Governor Rick Perry, United States senators Phil Gramm and Kay Bailey Hutchinson, and State Senator Rodney Ellis; and

WHEREAS, In honor of her 75th birthday in 2002, the city honored her with "Frances Leff 'Show Me the Money' Day"; her energy and enthusiasm and her fundraising skills are an inspiration to all who know her; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Frances Leff for her many achievements and extend congratulations to her on being honored by the Houston-area League of Women Voters; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Ellis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 14, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate