R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes great pride
 1-2     in congratulating Dr. Gleniece Robinson of Dallas on receiving a
 1-3     1999 Women of Spirit Award, for this high honor indeed merits
 1-4     special legislative recognition; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, The Women of Spirit Awards are presented by the
 1-6     American Jewish Congress Southwest Region's Commission for Women's
 1-7     Equality to women who have been diligent and spirited in their
 1-8     pursuit of social justice; Dr. Robinson will be honored with the
 1-9     award at a presentation on May 11, 1999, in Dallas; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Dr. Robinson is a graduate of the University of
1-11     Michigan with both a master's degree and a doctorate in library and
1-12     information science; she is currently the director of the Fort
1-13     Worth Public Library, and she has served as the assistant director
1-14     for public services of the Dallas Public Library; and
1-15           WHEREAS, In addition to her respected career with area
1-16     libraries, Dr.  Robinson is an esteemed consultant, most notably
1-17     with the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., for whom her
1-18     invaluable service includes the establishment of church libraries
1-19     around the country; and
1-20           WHEREAS, In 1994, in recognition of her competence and
1-21     concern, she was appointed to serve on the State of Texas
1-22     Historical Records Advisory Board by Governor Ann Richards; and
1-23           WHEREAS, The first African American to serve as president of
1-24     the largest state library association in the nation, Dr. Robinson
 2-1     was elected to lead the Texas Library Association in 1998; she is a
 2-2     dynamic and committed force within her community too, particularly
 2-3     through her work with the Good Street Baptist Church; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, Her husband, Harry Robinson, is the director of the
 2-5     African-American Museum in Dallas, and together this proud and
 2-6     generous couple have set a determined course for awareness and
 2-7     inclusion that is both inspirational and exemplary; in light of the
 2-8     great honor Dr. Robinson has earned for herself and shared with her
 2-9     community, it is justly fitting to recognize 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 congratulate Dr. Gleniece Robinson on receiving
2-13     a 1999 Women of Spirit Award and extend to her warmest best wishes
2-14     for even greater success and happiness in the years to come; and,
2-15     be it further
2-16           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-17     prepared for Dr.  Robinson as an expression of highest regard by
2-18     the Texas House of Representatives.
                                                             Davis of Dallas
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 804 was adopted by the House on May
         8, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House