R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, On February 23, 2001, Beatrice Omann of Alvin was
 1-2     accorded a great honor when the Women's Center of Brazoria County
 1-3     named her Woman of Accomplishment for the year 2001; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Under the leadership of executive director Vicki
 1-5     Ennis, the Women's Center provides a safe haven for abused women in
 1-6     Brazoria County; through the Woman of Accomplishment award, the
 1-7     Center is recognizing Mrs. Omann's committed service, highlighting
 1-8     her keen intellect, devotion to family and community, and
 1-9     indomitable spirit; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Soon to be celebrating her 100th birthday, this
1-11     outstanding Texan regularly travels to the Center to visit and
1-12     counsel women seeking refuge; moreover, Mrs. Omann, an expert quilt
1-13     maker, fashions sheets, spreads, and pillowcases for the shelter's
1-14     beds; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Her generosity and acts of kindness have helped
1-16     countless women, and Mrs. Omann is truly a role model for all
1-17     Texans; now, therefore, be it
1-18           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-19     Legislature hereby commend Beatrice Omann on being named Woman of
1-20     Accomplishment for the year 2001 by the Women's Center of Brazoria
1-21     County and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
1-22     happiness; and, be it further       RESOLVED, That an official copy
1-23     of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Omann as an expression of
1-24     high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                      Bonnen
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 458 was adopted by the House on March
         7, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House