R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Charlotte Roy has worked with the City of Abilene
 1-2     for 24 years and, on the occasion of her retirement, it is indeed
 1-3     appropriate to recognize her for her exceptional service to her
 1-4     fellow citizens; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A native of Abilene, Mrs. Roy began her tenure with
 1-6     Abilene Animal Control on June 30, 1975, and currently serves this
 1-7     organization as superintendent; for her excellent work she has
 1-8     received a variety of accolades, including recognition as Employee
 1-9     of the Month, a certificate of appreciation, and an "A Team Award"
1-10     received by her division; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Mrs. Roy is a charter member of the Texas Animal
1-12     Control Association (TACA), which has enjoyed her dedicated
1-13     professionalism for 24 years, and she currently serves that
1-14     organization as state treasurer; she was instrumental in
1-15     establishing the Certified Euthanasia Technician program for local
1-16     animal control officers and has been given the Warren Kilpatrick
1-17     Award and several Presidential Citations for her contributions to
1-18     TACA; and
1-19           WHEREAS, This noteworthy woman has served her community in
1-20     myriad ways, including as the chair of the employee and department
1-21     safety committees and as the chair of the department United Way
1-22     drive; she is a past president of Western Little League and is
1-23     presently District V Little League treasurer and a member and
1-24     officer of the Order of the Eastern Star; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Mrs. Roy is the devoted mother of two sons, Barry
 2-2     and Chuck, and the proud grandmother of one grandson, Nicholas; and
 2-3     it is with great pride that she informs her friends and family of
 2-4     her desire to have Nicholas become an Aggie and follow in the
 2-5     footsteps of his father and his uncle; and
 2-6           WHEREAS, The exceptional career of Charlotte Roy has earned
 2-7     her the respect and admiration of her friends, family, colleagues,
 2-8     and community, and it is truly a pleasure to honor her for her many
 2-9     years of dedicated service to Abilene Animal Control and the City
2-10     of Abilene; now, therefore, be it
2-11           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
2-12     Legislature hereby commend Charlotte Roy for her achievements and
2-13     loyal service to the City of Abilene and extend to her sincere best
2-14     wishes for success and happiness in her retirement; and, be it
2-15     further
2-16           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-17     prepared for Mrs. Roy as an expression of high regard by the Texas
2-18     House of Representatives.
                                                                      Hunter
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                                                        Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 1022 was adopted by the House on May
         21, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House