SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 355

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Ebby Halliday on the joyous occasion of her 100th birthday, on March 9, 2011; and

WHEREAS, A longtime Dallas resident, Ebby Halliday founded Ebby Halliday Realtors, a renowned residential real estate firm; she was the first woman to be designated Texas Realtor of the Year by the Texas Association of Realtors; and

WHEREAS, A role model for women entrepreneurs, she was dedicated to her profession and was highly successful; she was inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame and the Texas Women's Hall of Fame; in 2005, as a tribute to her success, a beautiful yellow rose was named in her honor; it was internationally registered as "Ebby" and was presented to her on the occasion of her company's 60th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Ebby Halliday was also dedicated to her work as a homemaker and was married to the late Maurice Acers; she has been a leader in her community and is respected for her many accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her life, Ebby Halliday has been noted for her generosity, her independent spirit, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby recognize Ebby Halliday as a treasured citizen of our state and extend to her congratulations on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in her honor. Shapiro, Carona, Deuell, Harris, West

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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 23, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate