R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Dorothy Barker's half-century of dedicated service
 1-2     as a member of the Communications Workers of America has earned her
 1-3     the Award of Excellence of the Texas Political and Legislative
 1-4     Committee of the Communications Workers of America; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, This prestigious award is presented to public
 1-6     officials and members of organized labor who have demonstrated
 1-7     excellence throughout their careers; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Mrs. Barker began her career with Southwestern Bell
 1-9     Telephone Company in 1946, and shortly thereafter she joined the
1-10     Communications Workers of America; during her noteworthy tenure
1-11     with that organization, she has served as a chief steward,
1-12     associate secretary-treasurer, and secretary-treasurer of Local
1-13     6222, a position she has held continuously for 28 years; and
1-14           WHEREAS, This dynamic woman has also served as vice president
1-15     of the Texas AFL-CIO and the Harris County AFL-CIO and is on the
1-16     board of the Gulf Port Council; in addition, she is a trustee for
1-17     the Texas AFL-CIO; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Mrs. Barker's dedication to the labor movement has
1-19     been an inspiration to countless people, and her continued
1-20     commitment to her fellow union members is indeed deserving of
1-21     special recognition; now, therefore, be it
1-22           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-23     Legislature hereby pay tribute to Dorothy Barker for her longtime
1-24     service as a member of the Communications Workers of America and
 2-1     extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and
 2-2     happiness.
                                                                     Noriega
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 84 was adopted by the House on
         January 28, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House