SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 122

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Lynne Hayes, who served as emcee for the Dallas Black Chamber Center for Excellence Inaugural Benefit Concert on September 7, 2018; and

WHEREAS, The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1926 and is the oldest black chamber of commerce in the country; its Center for Excellence has had a positive impact on the fabric of life in the Dallas community as a result of its focus on charitable, literary, educational, and scientific projects; and

WHEREAS, Proceeds from the center's concert were used to benefit the chamber's scholarship program and its new building capital campaign; and

WHEREAS, Lynne Hayes is a well-known radio personality who is also one of the most sought-after voiceover talents in the industry; in addition to her work in radio, she has recorded commercials for major corporations, graced the stage as an emcee for numerous events and causes, and established Meeting in the Ladies Room workshops to provide women opportunities to gather, network, and socialize in a loving, stress-free environment; it is truly fitting that she receive special recognition for performing at this charitable event; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend Lynne Hayes on her many achievements and extend to her appreciation for her participation in the Center for Excellence Inaugural Benefit Concert; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 5, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate