SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 438
WHEREAS, When they married, on March 12, 1961, on a snowy
day in Omaha, Nebraska, Katie and Jim Reed made a lifetime
commitment to each other, and their mutual trust has been amply
rewarded, for they are now celebrating their 50th wedding
anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The world has changed considerably during the
years of their marriage, yet Mr. and Mrs. Reed have cherished
traditional family and moral values and have grown stronger in
their devotion to one another; and
WHEREAS, Katie Reed began her career as a teacher and has
been a tireless advocate for public education; she has served as
president of the Texas Association of School Boards and is a
well-known community leader; she is a recipient of the Dolph and
Janey Briscoe Lifetime Achievement Award from United Way for her
many community volunteer activities, and she was inducted into
the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Jim Reed held numerous executive positions during
his more than 31 years of service with Southwestern Bell; he has
also held a leading role with the American Heart Association in
South Texas and is currently president of the San Antonio Medical
Foundation; active in community affairs, he has also served on
the boards of numerous other civic and charitable organizations;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Reed have been blessed with a
wonderful family, and they are beloved and respected by their
children, Philip Reed and Holly Reed, and their three
grandchildren, Bailey, Alexandra, and Jack; and
WHEREAS, Katie and Jim Reed are leading San Antonio
citizens; in addition to their community work, they have long
been avid sports fans, and they are active members of First
Presbyterian Church in San Antonio; the long and happy union of
Mr. and Mrs. Reed is truly an inspiration to all who know them;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to Katie and Jim Reed
on their 50th wedding anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
this distinguished couple as a memento of this special day in
their lives.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 7, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate