SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 85
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Ruthie Ewers for her many contributions to Texas State
Technical College and the people of the Rio Grande Valley; and
WHEREAS, Ruthie Ewers is a distinguished businesswoman,
philanthropist, and community leader who has made countless
contributions to the region's quality of life; and
WHEREAS, In 1974, she and her husband, Norbert Ewers,
cofounded LEE Marketing, a door-to-door distribution and direct
mail services company; the firm was a pioneer in the mailing
industry, and by 1997, it was a $25 million-a-year enterprise;
its many notable clients included General Motors, Southwest
Airlines, Universal Studios, and the Dallas Cowboys; and
WHEREAS, She is active in a wide range of civic and
charitable organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America,
the Salvation Army, Loaves and Fishes, and Monica and Maggie's
House; she has worked tirelessly to raise scholarship money for
students attending Texas State Technical College, and she was
recently honored at the college's 12th Annual Noche de Gala
Scholarship Fundraiser; and
WHEREAS, Ruthie Ewers has made a profound difference in the
lives of people across the Rio Grande Valley, and it is truly
fitting that she receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Ruthie Ewers on her commitment to
serving others 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.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 31, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate