R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Ola J. Reagan of Dallas has enriched the lives of 1-2 countless individuals during her five decades with East Gate 1-3 Baptist Church, and her many years of dedicated service are indeed 1-4 deserving of legislative recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A graduate of Dallas Baptist University and Prairie 1-6 View A&M University, Mrs. Reagan earned her doctorate of religion 1-7 degree from Rialto Community Bible College; she is the beloved wife 1-8 of East Gate Baptist Church's Reverend H. D. Reagan, with whom she 1-9 shares five cherished children and 11 grandchildren; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Blessed with a host of diverse talents, this 1-11 esteemed Texan has experienced a long and fulfilling professional 1-12 career, including positions as a teacher in the Dallas public 1-13 school system and D. Edwin Johnson Bible Institute; a member of the 1-14 Gospel Music Workshop of America, she is a gifted musician and 1-15 music writer, earning a Grammy nomination in 1997 for her musical 1-16 arrangement and acceptance into the Texas Music Composers Forum; 1-17 and 1-18 WHEREAS, She is actively involved in East Gate Baptist 1-19 Church, where she is the Christian education director, minister of 1-20 music, and program coordinator for the family literacy and drug 1-21 abuse support ministries; in addition, she gives generously of her 1-22 time and talents to such worthwhile community initiatives as 1-23 Goodwill Industries, the American Red Cross, and the advisory board 1-24 of the Literacy Volunteers of America for the City of Dallas; and 2-1 WHEREAS, This admirable church and civic leader has dedicated 2-2 her life toward the betterment of her community, receiving the 2-3 Woman of the Year Award in 1989, the Minister's Wife Award from the 2-4 Dallas Metropolitan Club of the National Association of 2-5 Business & Professional Women's Club, Inc., and a nomination for 2-6 the National Teacher of the Year Award; she has acted with 2-7 selflessness and integrity, and it is a privilege to join the 2-8 family, friends, and peers of Mrs. Reagan in honoring her at this 2-9 time; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-11 Legislature hereby commend Ola J. Reagan for her many years of 2-12 significant contributions to the citizens of Texas and extend to 2-13 her sincere best wishes for continued success in all her future 2-14 endeavors; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-16 prepared for Mrs. Reagan as an expression of high regard by the 2-17 Texas House of Representatives. Jones of Dallas _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 524 was adopted by the House on March 14, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House