By: Sims S.R. No. 610 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 salute Diana Dobbins who is the winner of the New Horizon Award 1-4 for her many contributions to the citizenry of Coleman County; 1-5 and 1-6 WHEREAS, Born at Overall Morris Memorial Hospital, she 1-7 is a lifelong resident of Coleman County; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Diana Walthall Dobbins attended Talpa Centennial 1-9 schools, participating in many activities such as Future Homemakers 1-10 of America, tennis, cheerleading, and basketball; and 1-11 WHEREAS, While she was in school she received awards in 1-12 mathematics and typing and was the recipient of the Daughters of 1-13 the American Republic Good Citizen Award; she graduated as 1-14 salutatorian of her class; and 1-15 WHEREAS, After graduation, she went to work in the family 1-16 business; when a second business was bought, she managed it; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Diana has always been extremely active in civic 1-18 and school affairs; she has volunteered for the American Heart 1-19 Association, directed fashion shows for the American Cancer 1-20 Association, initiated functions such as the Spring Festival and 1-21 the Crazy Days, held bridal fairs, and participated in every way 1-22 to create activity and enhance business in Coleman County; and 1-23 WHEREAS, An enthusiastic proponent of economic growth, 2-1 she has been an avid member of the Coleman Business People's 2-2 Association for a long time and has served as president for many 2-3 years; she has spoken before the Lions Club, Kiwanis, Rotary Club, 2-4 and Extension Homemakers Club concerning the Business People's 2-5 Association activities; and 2-6 WHEREAS, This warmhearted lady serves on the Coleman 2-7 Independent School District Foundation Board, and she was a member 2-8 of the Coleman County Medical Center Task Force and a board member 2-9 of the Silvanus Corporation; and 2-10 WHEREAS, Always a supporter of youth, Diana Dobbins has 2-11 served as room mother for both her children, is active in the 2-12 local Cub Scout Pack, and has been a soccer coach for three years; 2-13 and 2-14 WHEREAS, A person with deep religious convictions, Diana 2-15 is a hardworking member of Bible Baptist Church where she is a 2-16 Sunday School teacher and pianist; she is certainly an asset to 2-17 her community and is deserving of legislative recognition; now, 2-18 therefore, be it 2-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-20 74th Legislature, hereby congratulate Diana Dobbins on being the 2-21 New Horizon Award winner; and, be it further 2-22 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-23 for her as an expression of the high regard and esteem of the 2-24 Texas Senate. 2-25 ______________________________________ 3-1 President of the Senate 3-2 I hereby certify that the above 3-3 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-4 on April 3, 1995. 3-5 ______________________________________ 3-6 Secretary of the Senate 3-7 ______________________________________ 3-8 Member, Texas Senate