81R20867 JNC-D
 
  By: Kent H.R. No. 1307
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Terry Kaufman Levinger of Dallas is marking a
  memorable milestone in her life with the celebration of her 50th
  birthday on May 29, 2009; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 1959, Terry
  Levinger graduated from The University of Texas with a degree in
  business in 1981; she then moved to Dallas, where she worked for
  many years as a stockbroker and financial advisor for Dean Witter,
  Merrill Lynch, and Charles Schwab; and
         WHEREAS, She married her husband, Jeffrey, in 1987, and
  together they had two children, Jake and Sam; opting to leave her
  career to raise her sons, this devoted mother has nurtured and
  sustained them with tenderness, insight, and wisdom, and her
  efforts have produced two fine young men; and
         WHEREAS, A dedicated volunteer, Mrs. Levinger shares her
  time with Temple Emanu-El, Kramer Elementary School, Greenhill
  School, and the National Council of Jewish Women; she can also often
  be found engaged in a vigorous match on the tennis courts; and
         WHEREAS, Mrs. Levinger is currently focusing her many
  talents on developing a new company to provide creative design
  concepts to individuals and businesses; and
         WHEREAS, Over the course of half a century, Terry Levinger
  has distinguished herself as a successful professional, a dedicated
  homemaker, and a valued member of her community, and her 50th
  birthday provides a fitting occasion to recognize this accomplished
  woman; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Terry Kaufman Levinger on her 50th
  birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
  success and happiness; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mrs. Levinger as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.