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