By:  Coleman                                           H.R. No. 453
       73R7387 BNL-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Carolyn Ross Bailey was accorded a great honor on
    1-2  March 28, 1993, when the El Tex Temple No. 636, an associated
    1-3  Temple of Gibraltor Elks Lodge No. 500, recognized her with its
    1-4  "Mother Dearest" award; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, One of the most prestigious awards given by this
    1-6  chapter of the International Benevolent and Protective Order of the
    1-7  Elks of the World, the "Mother Dearest" award is given to those
    1-8  women who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and loyalty to
    1-9  this distinguished organization; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, The members of the El Tex Temple include this
   1-11  memorable awards ceremony as part of their annual Pre-Mothers Day
   1-12  Celebration, which pays tribute to those special women who choose
   1-13  to dedicate their lives and service to their families, their
   1-14  communities, and their churches; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Ms. Bailey, a dedicated Daughter and Financial
   1-16  Secretary of El Tex Temple No.  636, was honored for her
   1-17  exceptional loyalty and service to the Temple; she was one of five
   1-18  women honored this year for their outstanding contributions to this
   1-19  order; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, Today's women must constantly redefine their roles
   1-21  in society to meet the changing demands of modern life and to
   1-22  fulfill the many diverse responsibilities that are assigned to them
   1-23  as mothers, wives, daughters, and citizens; the women selected to
   1-24  receive the "Mother Dearest" award are truly deserving of this
    2-1  special recognition because they have successfully balanced the
    2-2  many challenges of their lives with grace, charm, and good humor,
    2-3  and in doing so, they are an inspiration to all who know them; now,
    2-4  therefore, be it
    2-5        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
    2-6  Legislature hereby honor Carolyn Ross Bailey for receiving the
    2-7  "Mother Dearest" award, one of the highest forms of recognition
    2-8  given by the El Tex Temple No. 636, and extend to her warmest best
    2-9  wishes for many more years of continued success and happiness; and,
   2-10  be it further
   2-11        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-12  forwarded to Ms. Bailey as an expression of high regard by the
   2-13  Texas House of Representatives.