SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 167
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Helen White Bertrand, who retired on January 31, 2013,
after 30 years of outstanding service with the Farm Service
Agency in Floyd County; and
WHEREAS, A native of Washington, D.C., Helen White moved to
Texas in 1953 and married a Floyd County farmer, Neal Bertrand,
in 1954; she and Neal were blessed with six children and numerous
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Bertrand joined the Farm Service Agency, a
branch of the United States Department of Agriculture, in Floyd
County in 1982; during her tenure, she worked tirelessly on
behalf of Floyd County farmers and was of significant assistance
to them in understanding the various farm bills enacted over the
years; and
WHEREAS, Helen Bertrand is an exemplary lady who is noted
for her generous spirit and amicability; for 30 years, she was an
invaluable asset to the Farm Service Agency and to Floyd County
farmers, and her presence at the agency will be greatly missed;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend Helen White Bertrand for her many
contributions to the Farm Service Agency in Floyd County and
express appreciation for her years of hard work; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Duncan
________________________________
President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 11, 2013.
________________________________
Secretary of the Senate
________________________________
Member, Texas Senate