S.R. No. 908
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in
1-3 recognizing Nelda Laney, wife of Texas House Speaker Pete Laney,
1-4 for her outstanding contributions to the renovation of the Texas
1-5 Capitol and to the Texas Capitol Restoration Celebration; and
1-6 WHEREAS, In her role as the wife of a leading public
1-7 official, Nelda Laney was actively involved in coordinating the
1-8 renovation and in furnishing the Speaker's offices and apartment
1-9 in the State Capitol, as well as in serving as Vice-Chair of the
1-10 Texas Capitol Restoration Celebration; and
1-11 WHEREAS, After an extensive five-year restoration, the
1-12 Capitol was rededicated amid much ceremony on April 21, 1995; the
1-13 celebrating concluded with a parade, symphony, and fireworks on
1-14 April 22, and the weekend was a tribute to this historic building
1-15 and to those who helped renovate it; and
1-16 WHEREAS, Mrs. Laney's assistance in the renovation and in the
1-17 rededication ceremonies was invaluable, and her hard work serves
1-18 as an example of her highly respected resourcefulness, energy, and
1-19 leadership; and
1-20 WHEREAS, Nelda Laney keeps a challenging and busy schedule
1-21 as a woman who is dedicated to both family life and her role as the
1-22 wife of the Speaker; a graduate of Texas Tech University, she has
1-23 been married to Speaker Pete Laney for 31 years, and the couple
2-1 has three children, KaLyn Laney, Jamey Laney Phillips, and
2-2 J. Pete Laney; and
2-3 WHEREAS, Her wide range of experience and special talents
2-4 have made her one of the state's most treasured individuals; over
2-5 the years she has made numerous public appearances and helped
2-6 handle district business for her husband; she currently serves as
2-7 Co-Chair of the Capitol Fund Drive, which raised $5 million for
2-8 furnishing the Capitol; and
2-9 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished lady who is well
2-10 known for her charm and grace, Nelda Laney gives unselfishly of
2-11 her time and energy to the State of Texas, and her accomplishments
2-12 and expertise are a source of great pride to its citizens; now,
2-13 therefore, be it
2-14 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-15 74th Legislature, hereby commend Nelda Laney for her superb
2-16 leadership and achievements and express appreciation to her for
2-17 work on the Capitol renovation and the Texas Capitol Restoration
2-18 Celebration; and, be it further
2-19 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her
2-20 as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
2-21 Lucio
2-22 Armbrister Henderson Rosson
2-23 Barrientos Leedom Shapiro
2-24 Bivins Luna Sibley
2-25 Brown Madla Sims
3-1 Cain Moncrief Truan
3-2 Ellis Montford Turner
3-3 Gallegos Nelson Wentworth
3-4 Galloway Nixon West
3-5 Harris Patterson Whitmire
3-6 Haywood Ratliff Zaffirini
3-7 Bullock, President of the Senate
3-8 ______________________________________
3-9 President of the Senate
3-10 I hereby certify that the above
3-11 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-12 on May 3, 1995.
3-13 ______________________________________
3-14 Secretary of the Senate
3-15 ______________________________________
3-16 Member, Texas Senate