1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 705 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-3 recognizing Mrs. Alma Carter, an outstanding Texas citizen who 1-4 currently serves as the Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of the 1-5 Eastern Star; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A resident of Plano, Texas, Alma Carter has been 1-7 a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for 44 years; as its 1-8 Worthy Grand Matron, she serves as the leader of the organization 1-9 in Texas for a term of one year; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The Order of the Eastern Star has over 70,000 1-11 members in our state; it is a philanthropic organization that 1-12 supports such causes as breast cancer research, religious 1-13 scholarships, and the Eastern Star Home for the Aged; and 1-14 WHEREAS, A well-known humanitarian and leader in her 1-15 community, Alma Carter dedicates her time and energy to helping 1-16 her fellowman, and over the years, she has traveled thousands of 1-17 miles on behalf of the many projects sponsored by the Order of 1-18 the Eastern Star; and 1-19 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished lady, Alma Carter is 1-20 a mentor and source of strength to citizens throughout our state, 1-21 and her many accomplishments reflect her exceptional dedication, 1-22 generosity, talent, and leadership; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-1 75th Legislature, hereby commend Alma Carter on her invaluable 2-2 contributions to her community and state and extend appreciation 2-3 to her for her years of hard work; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-5 Alma Carter, Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, 2-6 as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-7 Shapiro 2-8 ______________________________________ 2-9 President of the Senate 2-10 I hereby certify that the above 2-11 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-12 on May 12, 1997. 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Secretary of the Senate 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Member, Texas Senate