R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, On January 28, 1999, exemplary Kiwanian and
 1-2     successful business owner Lisa McCoy Cessna of Jacksonville will be
 1-3     in Austin, and her outstanding performance in both civic and
 1-4     economic arenas is indeed worthy of special recognition; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Governor of the Texas/Oklahoma district of Kiwanis
 1-6     International, Ms.  Cessna has ably served at all levels of her
 1-7     Kiwanis membership; from club secretary to president, from Layman
 1-8     of the Year to board member, Ms. Cessna has been a tireless and
 1-9     effective part of the Kiwanis movement; and
1-10           WHEREAS,  She has attended more than 2,000 Kiwanis and
1-11     K-Family meetings, functions, and projects, and has been a delegate
1-12     to 14 conventions; the Hi-Plains Kiwanian of the Year for
1-13     1990-1991, she has been an outstanding representative for Kiwanis,
1-14     a group dedicated to leadership and development of communities
1-15     worldwide; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Ms. Cessna is a small-business owner who works with
1-17     senior citizens as a field representative for East Texas Medicare
1-18     Plan; for a number of years she was affiliated with New York Life,
1-19     serving in a variety of positions and roles, each marked with her
1-20     trademark integrity and talent; and
1-21           WHEREAS,  Previously, Ms. Cessna had a 13-year career in the
1-22     automobile business in Amarillo, highlighted in 1989 when she was
1-23     named Street Toyota-Mazda Salesman of the Year and was ranked third
1-24     nationally with Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A.; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Her continuing  work within the community includes
 2-2     her role as a mentor with the Jacksonville Independent School
 2-3     District, volunteer work for Meals on Wheels,  membership on the
 2-4     Non-traditional Career Panel at Amarillo College, and service with
 2-5     H.O.P.E. (Helping Others Pursue Enrichment) as a community
 2-6     volunteer; and
 2-7           WHEREAS, It is apparent that Lisa McCoy Cessna is a
 2-8     remarkably involved and capable Texan, one who epitomizes the
 2-9     spirit of Kiwanis, and it is indeed appropriate to honor her and
2-10     her work at this time; now, therefore, be it
2-11           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
2-12     Legislature hereby welcome Lisa McCoy Cessna to Austin and commend
2-13     her for her tremendous sense of public spirit; and, be it further
2-14           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-15     prepared for Ms. Cessna as an expression of high regard by the
2-16     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                     Staples
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 61 was adopted by the House on
         January 28, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House