By Torres H.R. No. 150 74R5196 BNL-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Patsy Arnold was accorded a great honor on January 1-2 26, 1995, when she was named Woman of the Year by the Galena Park 1-3 Chamber of Commerce at its annual banquet; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native Houstonian, Ms. Arnold has been a co-owner 1-5 of Galena Park Motors since 1968 and has supported the chamber of 1-6 commerce and other community organizations throughout the years; 1-7 and 1-8 WHEREAS, Known as an energetic and dedicated 1-9 behind-the-scenes worker, Ms. Arnold has generously given of both 1-10 her time and her resources to the Galena Park Chamber of Commerce; 1-11 she also has contributed to this fine organization by serving as 1-12 its treasurer in 1994, and she previously completed a term as its 1-13 secretary; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Currently, Ms. Arnold resides in Channelview, where 1-15 she further works for the betterment of her community as a member 1-16 of the Rotary Club; and 1-17 WHEREAS, In addition to being an astute businesswoman, 1-18 Ms. Arnold also is a loving and devoted mother; she enjoys a warm 1-19 and supportive relationship with her daughter, Tammy, and they take 1-20 great pride in each other's accomplishments; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Patsy Arnold's outstanding service to her friends, 1-22 colleagues, and neighbors in the Houston area sets a noble example 1-23 of volunteerism for others to follow, and her inspiring record of 1-24 community involvement and civic leadership is indeed worthy of high 2-1 praise and recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby congratulate Patsy Arnold on being named Woman 2-4 of the Year by the Galena Park Chamber of Commerce and extend to 2-5 her warmest best wishes for many more years of continued success; 2-6 and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for Ms. Arnold as an expression of high regard by the 2-9 Texas House of Representatives.