R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Residents of the Lone Star State are known 1-2 throughout the world for their generosity of spirit and willingness 1-3 to lend a hand, and Mary Armstrong of San Antonio has embodied 1-4 these typically Texan traits in her selfless dedication to the 1-5 betterment of her hometown; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A vital and valued member of the community, 1-7 Mrs. Armstrong has given freely of her time and talent to Grandview 1-8 Organized for Leadership Development, and that organization has 1-9 greatly benefited from her tenure as its president; and 1-10 WHEREAS, In committing ourselves to the worthwhile work of 1-11 community service, we make a real and lasting mark on the world 1-12 even as we strengthen and shape our own identities as individuals 1-13 and as human beings, and those notable citizens who take on the 1-14 challenges of this rewarding work are truly worthy of special 1-15 praise; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mary Armstrong has distinguished herself as one such 1-17 individual, and it is fitting that she be recognized for her many 1-18 contributions to her fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-20 Legislature hereby honor Mary Armstrong for her outstanding record 1-21 of public service and extend to her sincere best wishes for 1-22 continued success and happiness in the years to come; and, be it 1-23 further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-1 prepared for Mrs. Armstrong as an expression of high regard by the 2-2 Texas House of Representatives. McClendon _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1157 was adopted by the House on May 30, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House