1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 979
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Texas Senate takes pride in recognizing
 1-3     Yvonne Brownfield, an outstanding Texas citizen who served as
 1-4     the Worthy Grand Matron, Grand Chapter of Texas, Order of the
 1-5     Eastern Star; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, A resident of Gatesville, Texas, she has been
 1-7     a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and served as Worthy
 1-8     Grand Matron for the term of 1997-1998; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, The Order of the Eastern Star has more than 70,000
1-10     members in our state; it is a philanthropic organization that
1-11     supports such projects as Estral scholarships to ministry students,
1-12     nursing home visitations, various community outreach programs, and
1-13     the Eastern Star Home for the Aged; and
1-14           WHEREAS, A well-known humanitarian and leader in her
1-15     community, Mrs. Brownfield dedicates her time and energy to helping
1-16     her fellowman; she has traveled thousands of miles in behalf of the
1-17     many projects sponsored by the Order of the Eastern Star; and
1-18           WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished lady,
1-19     Yvonne Brownfield is a mentor and a source of strength to citizens
1-20     throughout our state, and her many accomplishments reflect her
1-21     exceptional dedication, generosity, talent, and leadership; now,
 2-1     therefore, be it
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-3     76th Legislature, hereby commend Yvonne Brownfield, past Worthy
 2-4     Grand Matron, Grand Chapter of Texas, Order of the Eastern Star;
 2-5     and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her
 2-7     as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 2-8                                                                  Fraser
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2-10                                          President of the Senate
2-11                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-12                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-13                                  on May 13, 1999.
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2-15                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-17                                           Member, Texas Senate