TITLE: Recognizing Ebby Halliday of Dallas on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Ebby Halliday of Dallas on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Ebby Halliday on the joyous occasion of her 100th birthday, on March 9, 2011; and WHEREAS, A longtime Dallas resident, Ebby Halliday founded Ebby Halliday Realtors, a renowned residential real estate firm; she was the first woman to be designated Texas Realtor of the Year by the Texas Association of Realtors; and WHEREAS, A role model for women entrepreneurs, she was dedicated to her profession and was highly successful; she was inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame and the Texas Women's Hall of Fame; in 2005, as a tribute to her success, a beautiful yellow rose was named in her honor; it was internationally registered as "Ebby" and was presented to her on the occasion of her company's 60th anniversary; and WHEREAS, Ebby Halliday was also dedicated to her work as a homemaker and was married to the late Maurice Acers; she has been a leader in her community and is respected for her many accomplishments; and WHEREAS, Throughout her life, Ebby Halliday has been noted for her generosity, her independent spirit, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby recognize Ebby Halliday as a treasured citizen of our state and extend to her congratulations on the occasion of her 100th birthday; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in her honor. Shapiro, Carona, Deuell, Harris, West Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 23, 2011.