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 _______________________________ 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. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House