SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 648
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Hortense Reuthinger Offerle on her 2013 induction into
the Junior Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Junior Achievement of Laredo works in partnership
with business leaders and educators to inspire young people and
prepare them to succeed in today's complex global economy; and
WHEREAS, Hortense Offerle is a native Laredoan and a 1946
graduate of Martin High School; she attended the Juilliard School
of Music in New York City before returning to her home state to
attend The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned
bachelor's and master's degrees in music; and
WHEREAS, She taught for 35 years in the Laredo Independent
School District and had a positive impact on the lives of
countless students; she also served as a music supervisor; she
has been an active member of her church and has served as choir
director and as a member of the Administrative Council; and
WHEREAS, She is a founder of the Laredo Philharmonic
Orchestra and has played an active role with the Laredo Little
Theatre; she truly deserves recognition for her many
contributions to her students and to her community; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend Hortense Reuthinger Offerle on
her many achievements and extend congratulations to her on her
induction into the Junior Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of
Fame; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 15, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate