SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 261
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Ann Reinhardt Allen
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Ann Reinhardt Allen,
  who died January 25, 2009, at the age of 73; and
         WHEREAS, Born in San Antonio, Ann was a graduate of El
  Campo High School; she attended The University of Texas and the
  University of Colorado before earning her bachelor's degree from
  Southwestern University, where she was a member of Delta Delta
  Delta and Phi Delta Upsilon and served as editor of Southwestern
  magazine; and
         WHEREAS, She was a dedicated educator for many years,
  teaching at King High School and Mary Carroll High School in
  Corpus Christi; she also served as media coordinator at the Texas
  School for the Blind and Visually Impaired; and
         WHEREAS, Following a stint as an administrative assistant
  for the Texas House of Representatives, she returned to
  education, teaching in the Eanes Independent School District, at
  Tivy High School in Kerrville, and at The Koc School in Istanbul,
  Turkey; and
         WHEREAS, A woman of dedication and compassion, she gave
  generously to others, and her wisdom, warmth, and zest for life
  will not be forgotten by those who knew her; and
         WHEREAS, She was a devoted mother and grandmother, and she
  will continue to live in the hearts and minds of those she left
  behind; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Ann Reinhardt Allen: her children, Jeff and Kristi
  Allen; and her grandchildren, Kiersten and Kees Inserni; and, be
  it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  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 Ann Reinhardt Allen.
  Watson
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 23, 2009,
    by a rising vote.
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate