By Dutton H.R. No. 517 76R10160 BE-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Mae Belle Anderson has been presented with an 1-2 Outstanding Texan Award by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus for 1-3 her exemplary commitment to family, faith, and community, and this 1-4 honor indeed merits special legislative recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mrs. Anderson was born in Waelder in 1-6 Gonzales County; her early years were divided between Waelder and 1-7 San Antonio, and though she briefly moved to California and 1-8 graduated from high school there, Mrs. Anderson returned to the 1-9 Lone Star State and settled in Houston; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Keenly aware of the value and importance of 1-11 education, Mrs. Anderson worked in a restaurant to put herself 1-12 through business college and eventually graduated from cosmetology 1-13 school as well; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Strengthened by her sense of civic commitment, 1-15 Mrs. Anderson became an active force in many local groups, 1-16 including the Key Junior High School PTA, which she served as 1-17 president; the mother of seven children, this esteemed Texan has 1-18 long placed special importance on education issues; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Mrs. Anderson held a respected position with the 1-20 federal government's human resources department for almost two 1-21 decades before joining the staff of State Representative Harold V. 1-22 Dutton, Jr.; her special skills and experience made her a valued 1-23 member of that office for 13 years until her retirement; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Throughout her many years in Houston, Mrs. Anderson 2-1 has been an inspirational member of Union United Methodist Church, 2-2 holding several positions of leadership in behalf of the 2-3 congregation; in addition, she has played an active role in the 2-4 Harris County Democratic Party and currently serves as a precinct 2-5 judge; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Her enthusiasm and willingness to help have earned 2-7 Mrs. Anderson a number of awards and honors from the community she 2-8 has so ably served, and in light of her most recent commendation, 2-9 it is justly fitting to join in recognizing her at this time; now, 2-10 therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-12 Legislature hereby honor Mae Belle Anderson on being named an 2-13 Outstanding Texan by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and extend 2-14 to her best wishes for continued happiness and success; and, be it 2-15 further 2-16 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-17 prepared for Mrs. Anderson as an expression of high regard by the 2-18 Texas House of Representatives.