Bill Text: TX SR993 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing Bob, Sharon, Tom, and Gladys Schieffer for their achievements.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-05-16 - Reported enrolled [SR993 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-SR993-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 993
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Bob, Sharon, and Tom Schieffer and their late mother,
Gladys Schieffer, for their many outstanding contributions to
society; and
WHEREAS, The Schieffer siblings were recently honored with
the 62nd Multicultural Alliance Award; based in Fort Worth, the
Multicultural Alliance is dedicated to the eradication of
prejudice, bias, and oppression; and
WHEREAS, Each of the Schieffer siblings has risen to the
upper echelons of his or her chosen profession; these Fort Worth
natives have attributed their successes to the loving
encouragement and the unwavering high expectations of Gladys
Payne Schieffer, who was widowed at the age of 45 and dedicated
her life to the advancement of her children's goals; and
WHEREAS, Over the decades, journalist Bob Schieffer has
played a vital role in the reporting of innumerable major news
events, and he has been the moderator of Face the Nation and an
anchor on the CBS Evening News; and
WHEREAS, Educator and school administrator Sharon
Schieffer Mayes was one of the first women to become the
principal of a 5A school; the youngest sibling, Tom, has been an
attorney, a legislator, and the United States ambassador to
Australia and Japan, and he was also the president of the Texas
Rangers baseball team; and
WHEREAS, Each of these individuals has spoken poignantly
of the influence of their loving mother; Gladys Payne Schieffer
was a child of the Depression who had an unassailable work ethic;
although she was never able to attain a college degree, she
ensured that her children had that opportunity, and she ensured
that they seized it; indeed, these highly accomplished siblings
credit their mother with instilling in them the highest
aspirations and a deep desire to make the world a better place;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend Bob, Sharon, Tom, and Gladys
Schieffer for their many achievements and for their collective
impact on humanity; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of highest esteem from the Texas Senate.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 16, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate