By McClendon H.R. No. 746 76R11044 BE-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Renowned San Antonio vocalist Beverly Houston has 1-2 contributed greatly to her community through her many hours of 1-3 community service and through her remarkable talent; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Ms. Houston has dedicated countless hours to lifting 1-5 the spirits of the city's less fortunate as a volunteer at the 1-6 Southeast Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and Trinity Care Center, 1-7 facilities specializing in the care of elderly residents; and 1-8 WHEREAS, In addition, this committed Texan has served for 10 1-9 years as a respected and energetic coordinator for the United Way 1-10 of Bexar County, helping to implement the agency's fund-raising 1-11 events; and 1-12 WHEREAS, She regularly volunteers with the Harris Chapel 1-13 United Methodist Church as an organist and organizes special 1-14 projects and performances for the church; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Her singing ability has earned Ms. Houston much 1-16 acclaim, and she has performed with some of this country's 1-17 preeminent musical stars, including John Lee Hooker, Etta James, 1-18 B. B. King, and Junior Walker; and 1-19 WHEREAS, An exceptional voice and entertaining style have 1-20 garnered Ms. Houston many prestigious performances; she has sung 1-21 the national anthem at a number of the city's professional sports 1-22 events and performed at the San Antonio Women's Celebration & Hall 1-23 of Fame; and 1-24 WHEREAS, In 1998, Ms. Houston was presented with a Model 2-1 Community Leaders Award from the Miss Black San Antonio Scholarship 2-2 Board and she has also been recognized by the Texas Folklife 2-3 Festival; and 2-4 WHEREAS, A woman of exceptional talent and tremendous 2-5 integrity, Ms. Houston remains deeply committed to serving her 2-6 fellow citizens, and in light of her many accomplishments, it is 2-7 indeed appropriate to honor her efforts at this time; now, 2-8 therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-10 Legislature hereby commend Beverly Houston for her many 2-11 contributions to the city of San Antonio and extend to her warmest 2-12 best wishes for continued happiness and success; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for Ms. Houston as an expression of high regard by the 2-15 Texas House of Representatives.