R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to
 1-2     congratulate Ruth Lindsay on being named the recipient of the 1999
 1-3     Bee County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Born in Tynan, Texas, Mrs. Lindsay attended school
 1-5     there prior to her family's move to Beeville, where she graduated
 1-6     from Lott-Canada High School; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, This gracious woman was united in matrimony with Joe
 1-8     Lindsay in New Braunfels, Texas, and the couple were blessed with
 1-9     10 children; they enjoyed a union based on mutual respect, love,
1-10     and trust that served as a strong foundation for their family life
1-11     until Mr. Lindsay's passing; the Lindsay family has grown through
1-12     the years with the welcome addition of 10 grandchildren and one
1-13     great-grandchild; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay made their home in San Antonio
1-15     for more than a decade before moving to Clareville, where they
1-16     ranched and farmed; the couple taught their children the value of
1-17     honest work, respect for others, and the importance of education,
1-18     and their children have become exemplary leaders in their chosen
1-19     professions; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Possessing a deep and committed social conscience,
1-21     Mrs. Lindsay actively participates in programs that assist
1-22     individuals in her community; she is a deaconess at Bethlehem
1-23     Baptist Church, where she serves as the director of the Baptist
1-24     Training Union and teaches first and second grade Sunday school,
 2-1     and is a teacher and assistant secretary of the Senior Mission No.
 2-2     1; she is president of the St. Rose Cemetery Association, and she
 2-3     visits those who are ill as well as shut-ins; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, This remarkable woman has generously shared her time
 2-5     and talent as a volunteer with American Red Cross, Pony League, Bee
 2-6     County Historical Commission, and Rialto Preservation Committee and
 2-7     as a 4-H leader for more than 20 years; and
 2-8           WHEREAS, In recognition of her community service Mrs. Lindsay
 2-9     was chosen to receive the 1993 Bethlehem Baptist Church Mother of
2-10     the Year Award and she was also named the 1982 Conservation
2-11     Homemaker of the Year by the Bee County Soil and Water Conservation
2-12     District; and
2-13           WHEREAS, Her leisure interests include reading newspapers,
2-14     gardening, and feeding her cattle; and
2-15           WHEREAS, Ruth Lindsay's commitment to her family, her church,
2-16     and her community is truly an inspiration to all who know her, and
2-17     she is indeed worthy of special recognition at this time; now,
2-18     therefore, be it
2-19           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
2-20     Legislature hereby congratulate Ruth Lindsay on her receipt of the
2-21     1999 Bee County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award and
2-22     extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and
2-23     happiness; and, be it further
2-24           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-25     prepared for Mrs. Lindsay as an expression of high regard by the
2-26     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                      Hawley
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 411 was adopted by the House on April
         23, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House