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