SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 39
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Sandra Clark, who is being honored with a Robert H.
  Miller Professional of the Year Award for her pioneering
  achievements in the funeral and mortuary industry; and
         WHEREAS, This prestigious award is the highest honor that
  is given to a professional in the industry and is bestowed by the
  National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association; and
         WHEREAS, After an initial career as a special education
  teacher, Sandra Clark became inspired to enter the funeral
  profession in 1987; the following year, she opened the Sandra
  Clark Funeral Home and Crematorium and was the first African
  American woman to independently establish a funeral home in
  Dallas; and
         WHEREAS, Sandra has fostered a reputation for excellence
  at her funeral home, and due to her compassion, integrity, and
  professionalism, her business became a cornerstone of the
  community and one of the nation's premier mortuaries; she and her
  staff are noted for providing the highest quality of support to
  clients as they process the passing of loved ones; and
         WHEREAS, Sandra is a highly regarded business leader, an
  active community steward, and a generous philanthropist; her
  thoughtful and wise mentorship has helped many area women become
  strong leaders in their fields; and
         WHEREAS, Guided in all things by her faith and her love of
  family, Sandra is an esteemed member of the Dallas community, and
  she can reflect with pride on her trailblazing accomplishments as
  the owner and chief executive officer of the Sandra Clark Funeral
  Home and Crematorium; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby recognize Sandra Clark
  for her exceptional achievements in her field and extend to her
  congratulations on receiving a Robert H. Miller Professional of
  the Year Award; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on August 2, 2021.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate