By: Turner S.R. No. 1124 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, Valaree Bailey-Hathaway of Mexia was recently 1-3 honored with the Excellence in Community Service Award by the 1-4 Jonathan Hardin Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the 1-5 American Revolution; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The annual award was presented to Valaree in 1-7 grateful recognition of her many contributions to her community; 1-8 and 1-9 WHEREAS, A devoted wife and mother, Valaree has been a 1-10 police officer for 17 years and has worked diligently to improve 1-11 the quality of life in Mexia for all its citizens; and 1-12 WHEREAS, She was instrumental in initiating the DARE program 1-13 in the Mexia schools and is starting Life House, a Christian drug 1-14 and alcohol rehabilitation center; and 1-15 WHEREAS, As a police officer, Valaree is aware of community 1-16 problems that affect all of society; she is an active member of the 1-17 Limestone County Domestic Violence Coalition, Limestone County 4-H 1-18 Extension Committee, and the Landmark Baptist Church; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Highly regarded among the citizens of Mexia, 1-20 Mrs. Bailey-Hathaway was named Woman of the Year in 1991 by the 1-21 Business and Professional Women's Club and Mrs. Mexia International 1-22 for 1995; and 1-23 WHEREAS, For her strong beliefs in Christian morals and 2-1 family values and for her commitment to professional and community 2-2 stewardship, Valaree has been recognized by the Habitat for 2-3 Humanity; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Valaree Bailey-Hathaway is a sterling example of 2-5 what one individual can do to make a difference in the community; 2-6 now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 74th Legislature, hereby commend Valaree Bailey-Hathaway for her 2-9 exceptional accomplishments and extend best wishes to her for 2-10 continued success in her future endeavors; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be presented to her 2-12 as an expression of the gratitude and esteem of the Texas Senate. 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 President of the Senate 2-15 I hereby certify that the above 2-16 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-17 on May 19, 1995. 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Secretary of the Senate 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Member, Texas Senate