H.R. No. 1472
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Gail Green of Tyler retired from public service in
January 2011, having served two United States senators over the
course of a distinguished career that spanned 20 years; and
WHEREAS, In 1991, Ms. Green began working for Senator Phil
Gramm in Tyler as the executive secretary for the state director and
regional director; she compiled information from other regional
offices and prepared briefing papers, and her myriad duties also
included answering phones and maintaining the "antique" office
equipment; after Senator John Cornyn succeeded Senator Gramm, she
was promoted to regional director for 35 East Texas counties; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Green served both senators with great dedication
and skill, and she was unfailingly gracious and responsive in
working with citizens and hundreds of community leaders and public
officials; among numerous contributions, she provided invaluable
assistance in the wake of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster and in
recovery efforts following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita; and
WHEREAS, Born in Atlanta, Texas, Ms. Green grew up in Cass
County and was educated in the Linden-Kildare school system; she
attended East Texas Baptist University and then married her high
school sweetheart, Ron Green, and moved to College Station; after
completing her PHT ("Pushing Hubby Through") degree at Texas A&M
University, she devoted herself to raising her daughter, Melissa,
and son, Jason; she eventually reentered the workforce to help with
their college expenses; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan is a valued member of Central
Baptist Church in Tyler; in her leisure time, she enjoys camping,
cooking, gardening, and entering bass fishing tournaments with her
husband of 39 years; her retirement will allow her more time to
pursue these activities, to volunteer, and to share the company of a
family that has grown to include her daughter-in-law, Betsy, and
her treasured grandson, Vaughn; and
WHEREAS, Through her deep commitment to public service, Gail
Green made a positive difference in East Texas and beyond, and she
may indeed take pride in her accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize Gail Green for her service to United
States Senators Phil Gramm and John Cornyn and extend to her sincere
best wishes as she begins the next exciting chapter in her life;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Green as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1472 was adopted by the House on May
5, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House