SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 812
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Thomasene Sweeney Norton for her outstanding
citizenship and her service to her community; and
WHEREAS, Thomasene Sweeney Norton is a native Texan and a
beloved and respected citizen of Itasca; born in 1929, she has
lived in Oklahoma, Louisiana, and North Africa; she lived in
Libya until being evacuated in 1967, and she returned to Itasca
when her husband retired in 1969; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Norton served on the Itasca City Council for
12 years, including serving as mayor pro tempore; she was a
member of the Itasca Garden Club and served as an advisor for many
years for Mai Kai, a group for young women in high school that
works to encourage them in their endeavors; and
WHEREAS, She has always tried to ensure that everyone is
treated with respect, and she has worked diligently for those
less fortunate and stood up courageously for those who have been
mistreated; she has served as a mentor to many in her community,
and she has been active in numerous service projects and
charitable events; she volunteered for the Meals on Wheels
program well past her 70th birthday; and
WHEREAS, A woman of much charm and grace, Thomasene Norton
has served the citizens of Itasca, Grandview, Covington, and
Hillsboro and other communities throughout Hill County with
perseverance and dedication; she is an excellent representative
of this state and nation, and she is indeed worthy of special
recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Thomasene Sweeney Norton for her
exemplary service and her many contributions to her community and
extend to her best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression high regard from the Texas Senate.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 19, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate