By:  Coleman                                           H.R. No. 455
       73R7384 BNL-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Dr. Joyce Williams Bullock was accorded a great
    1-2  honor on March 28, 1993, when the El Tex Temple No. 636, an
    1-3  associated Temple of Gibraltor Elks Lodge No.  500, recognized her
    1-4  with its "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, Dr. Bullock, an elected Daughter Ruler of El Tex
   1-16  Temple No. 636, is the founder of the "Mother Dearest" program and
   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 Dr. Joyce Williams Bullock for receiving
    2-6  the "Mother Dearest" award, one of the highest forms of recognition
    2-7  given by the El Tex Temple No. 636, and extend to her warmest best
    2-8  wishes for many more years of continued success and happiness; and,
    2-9  be it further
   2-10        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-11  forwarded to Dr. Bullock as an expression of high regard by the
   2-12  Texas House of Representatives.