SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 46
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Shirley Gladney, who retired January 31, 2013, after
more than 39 years of outstanding service with the United States
Postal Service; and
WHEREAS, Shirley began her postal career on November 10,
1973, as a distribution clerk; she went on to become the first
African American in the Dallas postal service to serve as a
clerk-stenographer; and
WHEREAS, She displayed exceptional organizational skills
and expertise throughout her tenure with the postal service, and
she contributed to the successful operation of many departments;
she received numerous awards and certificates for her
outstanding performance; and
WHEREAS, Capable and hard-working, she was able to
successfully complete a college degree while working for the
postal service; she is also a gifted entrepreneur and has become
licensed as a real estate agent, a recording agent, and a
paralegal; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary employee, she earned the respect and
admiration of her fellow workers, and her presence at the United
States Postal Service will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Shirley
Gladney on her exceptional service as an employee of the United
States Postal Service and extend to her best wishes for continued
success in all her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 12, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate