SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 167

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Helen White Bertrand, who retired on January 31, 2013, after 30 years of outstanding service with the Farm Service Agency in Floyd County; and

WHEREAS, A native of Washington, D.C., Helen White moved to Texas in 1953 and married a Floyd County farmer, Neal Bertrand, in 1954; she and Neal were blessed with six children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Bertrand joined the Farm Service Agency, a branch of the United States Department of Agriculture, in Floyd County in 1982; during her tenure, she worked tirelessly on behalf of Floyd County farmers and was of significant assistance to them in understanding the various farm bills enacted over the years; and

WHEREAS, Helen Bertrand is an exemplary lady who is noted for her generous spirit and amicability; for 30 years, she was an invaluable asset to the Farm Service Agency and to Floyd County farmers, and her presence at the agency will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Helen White Bertrand for her many contributions to the Farm Service Agency in Floyd County and express appreciation for her years of hard work; 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 February 11, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate