By: Parker S.R. No. 300 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Alletta R. Thompson for her selection as the 1992 Woman 1-4 of the Year by the Quota Club of Port Arthur; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A native of Oklahoma, Mrs. Thompson moved to 1-6 Groves, Texas, in 1962 when she and her husband purchased a grocery 1-7 store they called Bruce's; the store evolved into the current chain 1-8 of Market Basket stores which are well known throughout southeast 1-9 Texas and southwest Louisiana; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A highly successful businesswoman, Alletta Thompson 1-11 has remained active in the management of the chain store and has 1-12 played a major role in its growth; she has served as advisor in 1-13 consumer relations since the store's beginning and as corporate 1-14 secretary for the last nine years; and 1-15 WHEREAS, A humanitarian and community leader, Mrs. Thompson 1-16 has devoted time and energy to numerous organizations, particularly 1-17 the Samaritan Counseling Center; she has served on the center's 1-18 board since 1987 and works extensively on all the fundraising 1-19 events, including the annual auction and golf tournament; and 1-20 WHEREAS, An exceptionally talented individual with a generous 1-21 nature, Mrs. Thompson often makes anonymous contributions to 1-22 community projects, and it is well known that many events have 1-23 received their much needed support through the Market Basket 2-1 corporate offices; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Mrs. Thompson is an active member of First United 2-3 Methodist Church of Port Neches where she recently chaired the 1992 2-4 Fundraising Bazaar; she is also a member of the Promises Circle at 2-5 the church; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Mrs. Thompson is a woman of wisdom, integrity, and 2-7 uncommon selflessness whose contributions to her community and the 2-8 State of Texas have made her truly a treasured citizen; now, 2-9 therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-11 73rd Legislature, hereby commend Alletta Thompson for her 2-12 dedication to her work and to helping others; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her 2-14 as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-15 _____________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the 2-18 above Resolution was adopted by 2-19 the Senate on February 22, 1993. 2-20 _____________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 _____________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate