By: Hudson H.R. No. 237 73R3419 BNL-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Ursula Woods became part of a long and glorious 1-2 tradition when she formally entered society as a Cotillion Idlewild 1-3 Debutante at the Cotillion Idlewild Club Debutante Presentation on 1-4 November 27, 1992, thus joining the select ranks of exceptional 1-5 young women who have been honored in the club's 71-year history; 1-6 and 1-7 WHEREAS, The theme of the 1992 ball was "Evening Masquerade," 1-8 and those in attendance were treated to a truly magical evening of 1-9 music and dance; the highlight of the event was the presentation of 1-10 the five lovely, talented, and ambitious young ladies selected as 1-11 Cotillion Idlewild Debutantes; and 1-12 WHEREAS, This lovely young lady is the daughter of Mr. and 1-13 Mrs. Cotis Woods and the granddaughter of Mrs. Ruthene Blume and 1-14 the late Mr. Luther Blume, and Mrs. Martha Woods and the late 1-15 Mr. John Woods; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Miss Woods is a junior at Morris Brown College in 1-17 Atlanta, Georgia, where she is pursuing a major in public relations 1-18 and a minor in marketing; she plans to attend law school after 1-19 college, and her ultimate career goal is to open her own private 1-20 law practice; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Through the Morris Brown College CO-OP Club, which 1-22 assists college students in finding employment opportunities, Miss 1-23 Woods has completed several challenging internships with such 1-24 companies as Essence Magazine, the U.S. Department of Labor, and 2-1 Nissan Corporation; she also has served as president of the mentor 2-2 volunteer program and is a member of the Communication Club, all 2-3 while earning outstanding grades that have secured her a place on 2-4 the Dean's List; and 2-5 WHEREAS, This remarkable young woman established this pattern 2-6 of high academic achievement and extracurricular participation 2-7 while she was a student at Skyline High School, where she belonged 2-8 to the French Club, the Child Psychology Club, and the Thespian 2-9 Society, and served as vice-president of Future Homemakers of 2-10 America; in addition, she studied dance at the Mary Lois School of 2-11 Dance and attended Kim Dawson Modeling School; and 2-12 WHEREAS, Miss Woods devotes much of her spare time to 2-13 community service as a Junior Red Cross volunteer and through her 2-14 involvement with the New Hope Baptist Church; when she is not busy 2-15 with her many activities and volunteer projects, she enjoys acting, 2-16 swimming, reading, and traveling; and 2-17 WHEREAS, Blessed with a warm personality and natural charm, 2-18 Ursula Woods is a true embodiment of the Cotillion Idlewild 2-19 Debutante; she is a woman whose friendly and gracious demeanor 2-20 enriches the lives of all who know her, and she is truly deserving 2-21 of special recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-23 Legislature hereby congratulate Ursula Woods on her presentation as 2-24 a Cotillion Idlewild Debutante at the Cotillion Idlewild Club 2-25 Debutante Presentation and extend to her warmest best wishes for 2-26 many more years of continued success and happiness; and, be it 2-27 further 3-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 3-2 prepared for Miss Woods as an expression of high regard by the 3-3 Texas House of Representatives.