R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The February 1, 2001, retirement of Nyla C. Alford 1-2 of Waco concludes a dynamic association with the Heart of Texas 1-3 Chapter of the American Red Cross that has spanned three decades; 1-4 and 1-5 WHEREAS, Ms. Alford served the Central Texas chapter with 1-6 great distinction as a member of its board of directors from 1971 1-7 to 1981 and also chaired the panel; in March 1981, she took on the 1-8 myriad responsibilities of chapter manager and successfully guided 1-9 the organization throughout the ensuing years; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Under her astute management of the Waco-based 1-11 chapter, countless Texans have benefited from much-needed 1-12 assistance during times of disaster; she has been a tireless 1-13 advocate for the organization, whether speaking to groups about 1-14 services or appealing to donors for the funding of those services, 1-15 as well as a good steward of chapter funds by making every penny 1-16 count; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Her determination and enthusiasm helped ensure the 1-18 success of the direct mail program and the HOOP IT UP fund-raising 1-19 event, and the personal touch she has added to her work through 1-20 such activities as preparing her famous home-cooked meals for board 1-21 meetings is indicative of the level of dedication and selflessness 1-22 she has maintained in behalf of the Red Cross over the course of 1-23 her remarkable tenure; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Nyla C. Alford has set high 2-1 standards to which all may aspire, and she has brought honor to the 2-2 chapter through her work locally and through her leadership on the 2-3 Texas State Service Council and as president of the Texas Chapter 2-4 Managers Association; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby congratulate Nyla C. Alford on her retirement 2-7 from the Heart of Texas Chapter of the American Red Cross and 2-8 commend her for her steadfast dedication to the citizens of the 2-9 Lone Star State; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-11 prepared for Ms. Alford as an expression of high regard by the 2-12 Texas House of Representatives. Averitt Dunnam _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 224 was adopted by the House on March 8, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House