SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 355
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Ebby Halliday on the joyous occasion of her 100th
birthday, on March 9, 2011; and
WHEREAS, A longtime Dallas resident, Ebby Halliday founded
Ebby Halliday Realtors, a renowned residential real estate firm;
she was the first woman to be designated Texas Realtor of the Year
by the Texas Association of Realtors; and
WHEREAS, A role model for women entrepreneurs, she was
dedicated to her profession and was highly successful; she was
inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame and the Texas
Women's Hall of Fame; in 2005, as a tribute to her success, a
beautiful yellow rose was named in her honor; it was
internationally registered as "Ebby" and was presented to her on
the occasion of her company's 60th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Ebby Halliday was also dedicated to her work as a
homemaker and was married to the late Maurice Acers; she has been
a leader in her community and is respected for her many
accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her life, Ebby Halliday has been noted
for her generosity, her independent spirit, and her enthusiasm
for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby recognize Ebby Halliday as a treasured
citizen of our state and extend to her congratulations on the
occasion of her 100th birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in her
honor.
Shapiro, Carona, Deuell,
Harris, West
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate