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

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        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.

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       2-14                                          Secretary of the Senate

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       2-16                                           Member, Texas Senate