By: Dutton H.R. No. 285 73R4669 BNL-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Mary E. Dawson has distinguished herself as a 1-2 tireless volunteer and activist in behalf of the numerous Texans 1-3 who suffer from cancer, and her efforts have won her the 1-4 admiration, appreciation, and respect of her many friends and 1-5 coworkers in her community and throughout the state; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The founder of the cancer support group "Love Ye One 1-7 Another" (LYOA), this remarkable woman has shared her friendship, 1-8 advice, and positive outlook with a large number of people who are 1-9 facing the challenges of coping with cancer; by providing this 1-10 network of information and support, Mrs. Dawson has touched many 1-11 lives and spread a message of hope among those who are fighting 1-12 this illness; and 1-13 WHEREAS, This caring and committed individual also works with 1-14 the National Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer and serves as a 1-15 CAnCare volunteer; she recently had the great honor of representing 1-16 CAnCare at the NCCS conference in North Carolina; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Mrs. Dawson's selfless efforts in behalf of others 1-18 with cancer, along with her deep and abiding faith in God, have 1-19 supported her throughout her own courageous battle with a 1-20 recurrence of cancer, and her exceptional strength and grace in 1-21 dealing with this adversity have inspired all those around her; and 1-22 WHEREAS, A devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Dawson enjoys the 1-23 love and support of her husband Johnny and their five beautiful 1-24 children; while balancing her commitment to her family with her 2-1 demanding schedule of volunteer work, this dynamic woman also has 2-2 managed to continue her studies at Texas Southern University and 2-3 remains an active member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church; and 2-4 WHEREAS, In serving her family, her church, and her 2-5 community, this extraordinary individual has given generously of 2-6 her compassion and strength, and in doing so, she has provided 2-7 those around her with a shining model of Christian faith; a woman 2-8 of rare dedication and vision, Mrs. Dawson is truly worthy of 2-9 highest legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-11 Legislature hereby commend Mary E. Dawson for her outstanding 2-12 community service efforts in the fight against cancer and extend to 2-13 her warmest best wishes for many more years of continued success 2-14 and happiness; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-16 prepared for Mrs. Dawson as an expression of high regard by the 2-17 Texas House of Representatives.