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 _______________________________ 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. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House