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Law in the Spanish
language is Ley, and it's pretty appropriate since it was Tiffany
who instigated legislation making it official that DeWitt
County is the Wildflower Capital of Texas. Furthermore,
while April has always been Wildflower Month in DeWitt County, now
April is Wildflower Month for the entire state.
In an interview
with The Cuero Record (a newspaper better than it has to
be), Tiffany modestly says: "I'm really excited that I've done something
big for DeWitt County; it's a really good feeling." Ley was gathering
flowers for her collection, and was thinking of a speech by Wildflower
Association President Jackie Papacek, urging people to become
more involved in promoting wildflowers.
After an attempt
to get a Bill passed through the State 4-H Congress, failed due
to time restraints, Tiffany contacted State Representative Geanie
Morrison.
In a letter
to Rep. Morrison, Tiffany asked for help in presenting the bill.
Morrison took up the cause and read excerpts from Ms. Ley's letter
to the State Legislature. We quote: "I feel this would be a great
declaration of faith and an opportunity to share with others what
the flood could not destroy, that being the beauty of the wildflowers
that blossom after the rains, along with God's promise of new beginnings
in the early Spring." "It is with this hope our community begins
re-building with pride that has not been lost through adversity."
Tiffany was
surprised when she received an invitation to Austin to attend the
voting on the bill. There were some doubtful moments, but it passed
and Tiffany gives credit to Rep. Morrison.
Tiffany remains
active in the 4-H program, where she is President of the DeWitt
County 4-H Council. She is now a Senior at Cuero High School.
We have a feeling
we'll be hearing more about Ms. Ley, and we'll be glad to report
on her activities.
Our special
thanks to The Cuero Record for letting us use their article from
their issue of June 9th, 1999.
© John Troesser
See Trip:
Cuero and DeWitt County.
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