House Resolution 59

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING REPRESENTATIVE VALERIA ROBERTSON FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

WHEREAS, Representative Valeria Robertson has served the citizens of House District 6, DeSoto County, Mississippi, for eight years; and

WHEREAS, Representative Robertson, a resident of Olive Branch, graduated from Memphis High School and Southwestern at Memphis, also known as Rhodes College; and

WHEREAS, Representative Robertson currently serves on the Conservation and Water Resources, Constitution, County Affairs, Labor, and Public Health and Welfare Committees; and

WHEREAS, Representative Robertson is an active member of her community through her involvement with the DeSoto Area Republican Women, Mississippi Federation of Republican Women, former Election Commissioner, DeSoto Economic Council, Chamber of Commerce and serves as a member of the Northwest Community College Foundation Board; and

WHEREAS, Representative Robertson has been lovingly supported in all her endeavors by her husband, Dr. James T. Robertson, her six children and 12 grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Representative Robertson's friendly nature and dedication to serve have had a positive influence on all those who have had the pleasure of working with this highly respected member of the House:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and express our deepest appreciation to Representative Valeria Robertson for her contributions to the legislative process and the people of the State of Mississippi and extend our heartiest wishes for success in all her future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Representative Valeria Robertson and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.