By: Madla S.R. No. 91 1-1 By: Madla S.R. No. 91 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-4 recognizing Ruth Aaron Burns, who has been selected for induction 1-5 into the Counting My Blessings Hall of Fame of the Century; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Ruth Burns graduated from 1-7 Phyllis Wheatley High School, received a bachelor of arts degree 1-8 in music from Prairie View University, and earned a master's 1-9 degree in education from Our Lady of the Lake University; and 1-10 WHEREAS, She was a successful teacher at Dorie Miller 1-11 Elementary School for 32 years; throughout her career, she also 1-12 worked tirelessly as a volunteer for a number of organizations, 1-13 including the United Negro College Fund, the National Association 1-14 for the Advancement of Colored People, and the March of Dimes; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Ruth Burns has been active in the Second Baptist 1-16 Church of San Antonio for many years; she has served as a church 1-17 organist and a musician for the Sanctuary Choir, Youth Choir, 1-18 Men's Chorus, and Sunday school; she currently serves as executive 1-19 musician for the Contemporaries and the Sanctuary Tones; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Highly talented in the field of music, Ruth is the 1-21 director of the Deltones, the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority chorale 1-22 group; under her leadership, the group has performed at numerous 1-23 civic and cultural events and has presented programs for the Armed 2-1 Forces Veterans in Kerrville and at the Audie Murphy Veterans' 2-2 Hospital; and 2-3 WHEREAS, An exemplary lady who gives generously of her time 2-4 to others, Ruth Burns was honored by her sorority in 1989 when 2-5 she was named the Delta Woman of the Year, and she was one of 2-6 several ladies honored by the San Antonio Top Ladies of Distinction 2-7 in 1991; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 75th Legislature, hereby commend Ruth Aaron Burns on her exceptional 2-10 achievements and extend congratulations to her on her induction into 2-11 the Counting My Blessings Hall of Fame of the Century; and, be it 2-12 further 2-13 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-14 her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on January 30, 1997. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate