H.R. No. 220
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Onie B. Conley is a beloved citizen of Austin who
    1-2  has earned the respect and admiration of all who know her for her
    1-3  many years of dedicated service to the betterment of her community;
    1-4  and
    1-5        WHEREAS, For more than 43 years, Ms. Conley shared her love
    1-6  of learning with generations of Texas schoolchildren as an
    1-7  outstanding teacher and, throughout her entire tenure, her devotion
    1-8  to her students was so profound that Ms. Conley missed only one day
    1-9  of school, that being to attend a funeral; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, Despite her myriad responsibilities, Ms. Conley has
   1-11  always found time in her busy life to contribute to many worthy
   1-12  endeavors; a committed activist for the rights of senior citizens,
   1-13  she has served as a dynamic force on such diverse issues as
   1-14  transportation, health, education, and housing needs for the
   1-15  elderly and was recently selected for a second time to serve as a
   1-16  delegate to the White House Conference on Aging; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, She has long given generously of her talent and
   1-18  energy to teach classes and raise needed funds for the
   1-19  Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center, which serves as an
   1-20  important resource for the elderly population of Austin and was
   1-21  accordingly named in her honor; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, Throughout her many years of civic involvement,
   1-23  Ms. Conley has been an active member of numerous boards and
   1-24  commissions, including the Carver Museum Advisory Board, and she
    2-1  was recently recognized for her efforts to preserve the rich
    2-2  heritage of African Americans in Texas with her receipt of the
    2-3  prestigious Legends Award; and
    2-4        WHEREAS, A tireless force in the area of community service,
    2-5  Onie Conley has consistently placed the needs of others above all
    2-6  else, bringing her special strength and compassion to each task she
    2-7  has faced; a true friend to the Austin community, she is indeed
    2-8  deserving of special legislative recognition for her remarkable
    2-9  contributions in this regard; now, therefore, be it
   2-10        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-11  Legislature hereby commend Onie B. Conley for her many years of
   2-12  exceptional service as an educator, civic leader, and humanitarian;
   2-13  and, be it further
   2-14        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-15  prepared for Ms. Conley as an expression of highest regard by the
   2-16  Texas House of Representatives.