1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 252 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Juanita S. McCray for her invaluable contributions 1-4 to the El Paso community; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A humanitarian and community leader, Juanita McCray 1-6 has devoted her time and energy to numerous programs and 1-7 organizations that benefit the El Paso community; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Currently a family support coordinator for the 1-9 Child Crisis Center, Juanita was formerly a community liaison 1-10 and volunteer coordinator for Child Protective Services; she has 1-11 also served as a foster home recruiter and has participated in a 1-12 number of workshops in a wide array of fields; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Her vast experience has included serving on the 1-14 Governor's Advisory Committee on the Handicapped, the Family 1-15 Outreach Center Advisory Board, and the Young Women's Christian 1-16 Association Board; she was an agency liaison to the El Paso County 1-17 Child Welfare Board and to the El Paso Chapter National Committee 1-18 for the Prevention of Child Abuse; and 1-19 WHEREAS, An exceptionally talented individual with many 1-20 interests, Juanita is an effective and dedicated worker whose 1-21 concern for others is legendary; and 1-22 WHEREAS, As a tribute to her outstanding work, Juanita was 1-23 named one of the 1991 Women of Distinction by the Delta Sigma Theta 1-24 Sorority and has been named the Texas Department of Human Resources 2-1 Employee of the Year and the Texas Foster Parents Social Worker of 2-2 the Year; she was the 1986 recipient of the Distinguished Service 2-3 Award from the El Paso Black Democrats; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Juanita McCray is a woman of wisdom, integrity, 2-5 and uncommon selflessness whose contributions to the El Paso 2-6 community and the State of Texas have made her truly a treasured 2-7 citizen; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 76th Legislature, hereby commend Juanita McCray for her many 2-10 accomplishments and her dedication to her work and to helping 2-11 others; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her 2-13 as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-14 Shapleigh 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on February 22, 1999. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate