SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 715

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Frances Reagan Wheat for her many achievements and contributions to our state; and

WHEREAS, A fourth-generation Texan, Frances Wheat is a graduate of Big Spring High School and of Baylor University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in home economics; she taught home economics at Big Spring High School and served as a home economist for the Texas Electric Service Company; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Wheat served her hometown of Big Spring in numerous ways over the years; she volunteered for the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts and served as president of the Howard County Heritage Museum and of the Big Spring Chamber of Commerce, as well as of the Rotary Club; and

WHEREAS, She was district director in Big Spring for Senator Duncan until the area was reconfigured by redistricting; she then moved to San Angelo to serve again as Senator Duncan's district director; she is well known for her devotion to the senator and his work in West Texas, and she has been a much appreciated member of "Team Duncan" for 10 years; she is now retiring and moving to Midland to be near her family; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Frances Reagan Wheat for her many contributions to Senator Duncan's office and to our state and extend to her best wishes in all her future endeavors; and, be it further

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

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 17, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate