SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 248
 
  In Memory
  of
  Brenda Arnett
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Brenda Arnett, who died February 9, 2007,
  at the age of 56; and
         WHEREAS, Born August 5, 1950, in Beaumont, Brenda grew up
  in Orangefield; she moved to Houston in 1968 to attend the
  Hermann Hospital Radiology Technology School and the
  University of Houston; and
         WHEREAS, Brenda founded Relief Services, Incorporated, and
  served as its president from 1973 until 1994; the company
  provided staffing, technical support, and training for health
  care providers throughout the country; and
         WHEREAS, Brenda created Advanced Health Education,
  Incorporated, in 1988 to provide training to workers in the health
  care industry in technical areas and management; she served as a
  mentor and stakeholder in the University of Houston School of
  Entrepreneurship and Innovation; and
         WHEREAS, Brenda was the founder of Brenda Arnett and
  Associates and Otro Mundo, Incorporated; appointed executive
  director of the Texas Department of Commerce by Governor George W. Bush,
  she served in that capacity from 1995 until 1998, representing the
  State of Texas on trade and investment missions around the world;
  during her tenure, Texas ranked first in the nation in the creation
  of new jobs; and
         WHEREAS, Brenda was a founding member of the GOP Advisory
  Committee and was a leading fundraiser and campaign manager for
  candidates at all levels of government; and
         WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and vitality,
  Brenda gave unselfishly to others, and her wisdom, kindness, and
  valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and
         WHEREAS, Brenda was beloved by her family and friends, and
  she will long be remembered for her generous spirit and her many
  accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
  80th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
  bereaved family of Brenda Arnett: her mother, Evelyn Arnett, and
  her sisters, Charlene Arnett and Joy Benson; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy
  from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this
  day, it do so in memory of Brenda Arnett.
  Ellis
 
 
 
  ________________________________ 
      President of the Senate
   
      I hereby certify that the
  above Resolution was adopted by
  the Senate on February 14, 2007,
  by a rising vote.
 
 
 
  ________________________________ 
      Secretary of the Senate
 
 
 
  ________________________________ 
       Member, Texas Senate