R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Tommie Worthy of Waxahachie is retiring from her
 1-2     position as a personal banker with Comerica Bank, and it is indeed
 1-3     a privilege to honor this esteemed woman for her many years of hard
 1-4     work and dedication; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, This exceptional Texan began her career with
 1-6     Comerica Bank in October 1973 as a teller; during the ensuing 27
 1-7     years, she served with the utmost integrity and demonstrated a
 1-8     commitment to duty that earned her the respect, admiration, and
 1-9     gratitude of countless Waxahachie and Ellis County residents; and
1-10           WHEREAS, In addition to being an outstanding banking
1-11     professional, Mrs. Worthy has been a devoted civic leader involved
1-12     with many noteworthy organizations, including the YMCA, the
1-13     Salvation Army, the Waxahachie Lions Club, United Way of Ellis
1-14     County, the Waxahachie Senior Citizens, the Ellis County Woman's
1-15     Building, the Ellis County Extension Board, the American Heart
1-16     Association of West Ellis County, and the Business Women's Luncheon
1-17     Club; and
1-18           WHEREAS, A valued member of First Baptist Church of Avalon,
1-19     Mrs. Worthy is widely recognized as an asset to her community and
1-20     the Lone Star State, a fact clearly evidenced by the Ellis County
1-21     Commissioners Court proclaiming January 19, 2001, as "Tommie Worthy
1-22     Day"; her retirement will undoubtedly afford her more opportunities
1-23     to spend time with her beloved husband, Sterling Worthy, and her
1-24     cherished children and grandchildren; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, be they civic or professional,
 2-2     this estimable woman has worked to the great benefit of so many,
 2-3     and it is truly appropriate to pay tribute to her as she retires
 2-4     from a distinguished 27-year tenure with Comerica Bank; now,
 2-5     therefore, be it
 2-6           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-7     Legislature hereby honor Tommie Worthy on the occasion of her
 2-8     retirement from Comerica Bank and extend to her sincere best wishes
 2-9     for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
2-10           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-11     prepared for Mrs. Worthy as an expression of high regard by the
2-12     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                       Pitts
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 130 was adopted by the House on
         February 28, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House