By:  Whitmire                                          S.R. No. 914
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure
    1-3  in recognizing Sue Edwards who has recently published a book
    1-4  recording the history of Galena Park; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, A native of Galena Park, Mrs. Edwards has devoted
    1-6  her life to serving the community she loves, and in doing so, has
    1-7  provided its residents a lasting chronicle of the town's colorful
    1-8  history; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, A prominent businesswoman and community leader,
   1-10  Mrs. Edwards has worked to help her city through her dedication
   1-11  of her own time and abilities to the benefit of others; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, Sue Edwards learned at an early age how rewarding
   1-13  community work was when she volunteered as coordinator for the Galena
   1-14  Park March of Dimes drive and the Muscular Dystrophy carnivals for
   1-15  North Shore and Galena Park; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, A magna cum laude graduate of the
   1-17  University of Houston who was selected their "Outstanding Business
   1-18  Student," she also earned master's degrees in Business Education
   1-19  and Vocational Guidance and Counseling; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, She returned to Galena Park and worked for the
   1-21  Galena Park Independent School District as a Vocational Guidance
   1-22  Counselor and she was instrumental in helping countless students
   1-23  become productive citizens; and
    2-1        WHEREAS, Editor of university, metropolitan, and business
    2-2  newsletters, Mrs. Edwards is the author of several articles on
    2-3  fitness and self-esteem; and
    2-4        WHEREAS, Recognized for her many worthwhile accomplishments,
    2-5  Sue Edwards is listed in Notable Women of Texas and Who's Who
    2-6  of American Business Women; she was selected Business Woman of the
    2-7  Year by the North Channel Area Chamber of Commerce and Galena Park's
    2-8  Lady-of-the-Year for her exceptional community service; and
    2-9        WHEREAS, Her love for pageants led her to become involved
   2-10  in the Miss Galena High Pageant where she has served as Mistress
   2-11  of Ceremonies for the past 19 years; and
   2-12        WHEREAS, Blessed with an abundance of energy, she has
   2-13  pursued her dreams and has been inspired by her loyalty to her
   2-14  family, her community, and her country; now, therefore, be it
   2-150                                           President of the Senate
   2-161                                         I hereby certify that the
   2-172                                    above Resolution was adopted by
   2-183                                    the Senate on May 11, 1993.
   2-194                                    _____________________________________
   2-205                                           Secretary of the Senate
   2-216                                    _____________________________________
   2-227                                             Member, Texas Senate