S.R. No. 230
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 WHEREAS, Our distinguished colleague Senator Judith Zaffirini
1-3 is celebrating the grand occasion of her birthday on
1-4 February 13, 1993, and the members of the Texas Senate are proud to
1-5 have the opportunity to honor her on this special day; and
1-6 WHEREAS, Since her election to this body in 1987, the
1-7 esteemed legislator has quietly and effectively addressed the
1-8 issues affecting her electorate in the 21st Senatorial District;
1-9 and
1-10 WHEREAS, Her sprawling district reaches from her
1-11 hometown of Laredo 620 miles west to El Paso and 154 miles north
1-12 to San Antonio; and
1-13 WHEREAS, Her voting record and attendance are unmatched
1-14 in the Senate; she is the only senator with a perfect record in
1-15 both areas during her three regular and 11 special sessions; and
1-16 WHEREAS, Recently appointed chair of the Health and
1-17 Human Services Committee, Senator Zaffirini provides the Senate
1-18 with a wealth of knowledge and experience, having diligently worked
1-19 to alleviate the problems of senior citizens, the mentally ill, and
1-20 the mentally retarded; and
1-21 WHEREAS, A communications specialist and experienced
1-22 educator, Senator Zaffirini taught for 13 years in both public and
1-23 private institutions at the elementary, junior high, junior college,
2-1 and university levels; and
2-2 WHEREAS, Judith Zaffirini shares her considerable background
2-3 and knowledge with others as a member of the Education Committee
2-4 and Finance Committee; and
2-5 WHEREAS, The senior senator from the border and Bexar and
2-6 El Paso counties holds the distinction of being the first Hispanic
2-7 woman senator in Texas; and
2-8 WHEREAS, Recognized for her exceptional public service and
2-9 legislative and professional work, Senator Zaffirini is the
2-10 recipient of over 100 awards and honors including the 1988 and
2-11 1990 George Washington Medals of Excellence for Individual
2-12 Achievement from the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge and the
2-13 internationally regarded "Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon Medal of Merit"
2-14 for her leadership in strengthening relations and promoting trade
2-15 with Mexico; and
2-16 WHEREAS, A devoted wife and mother, Senator Zaffirini has
2-17 been supported by the love and companionship of her husband, Carlos,
2-18 and their 10-year-old son, Carlos, Jr.; and
2-19 WHEREAS, The citizens of Texas are indeed fortunate to have
2-20 the benefit of Senator Zaffirini's unfailing efforts on their behalf;
2-21 now, therefore, be it
2-22 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-23 73rd Legislature, hereby extend happy birthday wishes to
2-24 Senator Judith Zaffirini for a most enjoyable celebration; and,
2-25 be it further
3-1 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
3-2 her as an expression of the admiration and high regard of the
3-3 Texas Senate.
3-4 Ellis
3-5 Armbrister Lucio Rosson
3-6 Barrientos Luna Shapiro
3-7 Bivins Madla Shelley
3-8 Brown Moncrief Sibley
3-9 Carriker Montford Sims
3-10 Haley Nelson Truan
3-11 Harris of Dallas Parker Turner
3-12 Harris of Tarrant Patterson Wentworth
3-13 Henderson Ratliff West
3-14 Leedom Whitmire
3-15 Bullock, President of the Senate
3-16 _____________________________________
3-17 President of the Senate
3-18 I hereby certify that the
3-19 above Resolution was adopted by
3-20 the Senate on February 15, 1993.
3-21 _____________________________________
3-22 Secretary of the Senate
3-23 _____________________________________
3-24 Member, Texas Senate