SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 82
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Jane Meyers for her 48 years of outstanding service at
the Amarillo Botanical Gardens; and
WHEREAS, A devoted volunteer since 1969, Jane Meyers has
served the Amarillo Botanical Gardens as a tour guide, recruiter,
and teacher, and she was in charge of the center as its director
from 1979 to 1992; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Meyers has found great fulfillment in her
years at the gardens, as her time there has connected her to her
two passions, people and garden flowers; she is happy to tackle
any task, however great or small, and she finds particular joy in
taking children on guided tours; and
WHEREAS, A beloved volunteer, Jane is respected and admired
by all who give of their time at the gardens; the staff recently
expressed their gratitude for her many years of service by
unveiling a tiled mosaic of a purple iris that has been installed
at the gardens' entrance in her honor; the mosaic was created by
Tarrie Sue and Ken Pirtle, who used more than 63,000 ceramic
tiles and dedicated more than 200 hours to completing the piece;
a plaque was placed alongside the iris thanking Jane for her five
decades of service, and the unveiling included a celebration in
her honor; and
WHEREAS, Jane Meyers is known for her kindness, her
generosity, and her spirited personality; she exemplifies the
highest ideals of volunteerism, and she is indeed deserving of
recognition for helping to shape the long-term success of the
Amarillo Botanical Gardens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Jane Meyers for
her many contributions to the Amarillo community and extend to
her best wishes 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.
Seliger
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 31, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate