H.R. No. 1127
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, With a notable career in education and a stellar
record of volunteerism, Barbara Effenberger of Seguin has made a
positive difference in her community; and
WHEREAS, A native of Hondo, Mrs. Effenberger earned a
bachelor's degree in elementary education from Texas Lutheran
University, and after teaching third grade in New Braunfels, she
earned a master's degree in counseling and guidance from Texas A&M
University; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Effenberger went on to serve as a counselor
with Snook ISD, where she helped establish a special education
program; in 1970, she moved to Seguin, and her outstanding 24-year
tenure with the local district included service as a counselor and
elementary teacher; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Effenberger has further contributed to the
youth of Central Texas as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, or
CASA, volunteer for abused and neglected children; she has also
worked in behalf of area senior citizens as chair of the Advisory
Council of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program; and
WHEREAS, A number of professional organizations have
benefited from Mrs. Effenberger's membership, including the Texas
Retired Teachers Association, Delta Kappa Gamma Society
International, and the National Education Association; she is a
life member of the Texas State Teachers Association, which she has
served as a member of the board of directors and legislative action
committee; and
WHEREAS, An active and valued leader in the Democratic Party,
she has served as the group's Guadalupe County chair, as a member of
its State Executive Committee, and as co-chair of its State
Legislative Committee; moreover, she is a member of the Texas
Democratic Women and treasurer of the Texas Democratic County
Chairs Association; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Effenberger has also shared her time with the
Texas Silver-Haired Legislature; in addition to serving as the
representative of Comal and Guadalupe Counties, she has been
comptroller, and in 2005, she was appointed by Congressman Henry
Cuellar to represent her fellow senior citizens at the White House
Conference on Aging in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to her faith, she is involved in the Women
of the ELCA and has served on the antiracism team of the
Southwestern Texas Synodical Women's Organization, and her
dedication to making her community a better place earned her the
Texas Lutheran University Distinguished Community Service Award in
2006; and
WHEREAS, Those individuals who step forward to share their
time with others are indeed deserving of our profound gratitude,
and it is a pleasure to honor Barbara Effenberger, whose efforts
have enriched the lives of countless Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Barbara Effenberger for her
professional achievements and her service to her fellow citizens
and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Effenberger as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Martinez Fischer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1127 was adopted by the House on April
9, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House