1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1009 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-4 recognize Dr. Gleniece Robinson for her selection as the recipient 1-5 of a Women of Spirit Award by the American Jewish Congress Southwest 1-6 Region's Commission for Women's Equality; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Founded more than 80 years ago, the American 1-8 Jewish Congress is a national organization in the forefront of the 1-9 struggle for social and economic justice, religious freedom, and 1-10 human rights; its Women of Spirit Awards are presented to women who 1-11 have been diligent in the pursuit of social justice and who have 1-12 contributed significantly to the quality of life for us all; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Dr. Robinson earned her doctorate in library and 1-14 information science from the University of Michigan; she currently 1-15 serves as the director of the Fort Worth Public Library and is 1-16 president of the Texas Library Association, the largest state 1-17 library association in the nation; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Well known for her expertise in her field and for her 1-19 volunteerism, Dr. Robinson serves as a consultant to the National 1-20 Baptist Convention, USA, Incorporated, where she is responsible for 1-21 the establishment of church libraries around the country; she is 1-22 also active in the Good Street Baptist Church and was appointed in 2-1 1994 to serve on the State of Texas Historical Records Advisory 2-2 Board; and 2-3 WHEREAS, An exceptionally talented individual, Dr. Robinson 2-4 is a dedicated and highly effective community leader whose concern 2-5 for others is manifest in her projects and numerous accomplishments; 2-6 now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 76th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Gleniece Robinson for her many 2-9 achievements and her dedication to her profession and to the church 2-10 libraries throughout our nation and congratulate her for receiving a 2-11 Women of Spirit Award; 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 West 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 May 18, 1999. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate