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.
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2-21                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-22                                  ______________________________________
2-23                                           Member, Texas Senate