H.R. No. 1307 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Terry Kaufman Levinger of Dallas is marking a memorable milestone in her life with the celebration of her 50th birthday on May 29, 2009; and WHEREAS, Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 1959, Terry Levinger graduated from The University of Texas with a degree in business in 1981; she then moved to Dallas, where she worked for many years as a stockbroker and financial advisor for Dean Witter, Merrill Lynch, and Charles Schwab; and WHEREAS, She married her husband, Jeffrey, in 1987, and together they had two children, Jake and Sam; opting to leave her career to raise her sons, this devoted mother has nurtured and sustained them with tenderness, insight, and wisdom, and her efforts have produced two fine young men; and WHEREAS, A dedicated volunteer, Mrs. Levinger shares her time with Temple Emanu-El, Kramer Elementary School, Greenhill School, and the National Council of Jewish Women; she can also often be found engaged in a vigorous match on the tennis courts; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Levinger is currently focusing her many talents on developing a new company to provide creative design concepts to individuals and businesses; and WHEREAS, Over the course of half a century, Terry Levinger has distinguished herself as a successful professional, a dedicated homemaker, and a valued member of her community, and her 50th birthday provides a fitting occasion to recognize this accomplished woman; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Terry Kaufman Levinger on her 50th birthday 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. Levinger as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Kent Hartnett ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1307 was adopted by the House on April 23, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House