By Noriega H.R. No. 84 76R4353 JHS-D 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.