H.R. No. 454
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Dorothy Simmons was accorded a great honor on March
    1-2  28, 1993, when the El Tex Temple No. 636, an associated temple of
    1-3  Gibraltor Elks Lodge No. 500, recognized her with its "Mother
    1-4  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. Simmons, Vice Daughter Ruler of El Tex Temple
   1-16  No. 636, was honored for her exceptional loyalty to the temple; she
   1-17  was one of five women honored this year for their outstanding
   1-18  contributions to this order; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, Today's women must constantly redefine their roles
   1-20  in society to meet the changing demands of modern life and to
   1-21  fulfill the many diverse responsibilities that are assigned to them
   1-22  as mothers, wives, daughters, and citizens; the women selected to
   1-23  receive the "Mother Dearest" award are truly deserving of this
   1-24  special recognition because they have successfully balanced the
    2-1  many challenges of their lives with grace, charm, and good humor,
    2-2  and in doing so, they are an inspiration to all who know them; now,
    2-3  therefore, be it
    2-4        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
    2-5  Legislature hereby honor Dorothy Simmons for receiving the "Mother
    2-6  Dearest" award, one of the highest forms of recognition given by
    2-7  the El Tex Temple No. 636, and extend to her warmest best wishes
    2-8  for many more years of continued success and happiness; and, be it
    2-9  further
   2-10        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-11  forwarded to Ms. Simmons as an expression of high regard by the
   2-12  Texas House of Representatives.
   2-13  Texas House of Representatives.
   2-14                                                              Coleman
   2-15                                                      H.R. No. 454
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   2-17                                            Speaker of the House
   2-18        I certify that H.R. No. 454 was adopted by the House on March
   2-19  24, 1993, by a non-record vote.
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   2-21                                          Chief Clerk of the House