R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Harriet Griffin has long been a leader in her 1-2 community, first as a teacher, counselor, and administrator in the 1-3 Fort Worth Independent School District (ISD) and now as an advocate 1-4 for the senior citizens of Texas, and her significant efforts are 1-5 most deserving of special legislative recognition; and 1-6 WHEREAS, During her more than 30-year tenure with the Fort 1-7 Worth ISD, this distinguished educator helped generations of Texans 1-8 in their academic pursuits, equipping our future leaders with the 1-9 knowledge and skills necessary for a lifetime of success; she 1-10 retired in 1976 as the director of professional relations for the 1-11 district and has since given generously of her time and many 1-12 talents to benefit a host of worthwhile organizations; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Well known as a spokesperson for the AARP's Women's 1-14 Initiative, Ms. Griffin has dedicated herself to improving the 1-15 quality of life for the elderly and all citizens in the Fort Worth 1-16 area; the current chairwoman of the Tarrant County Commission on 1-17 Aging, she has participated in numerous organizations, including 1-18 the Citizens Advisory Council of the Texas Department on Aging, the 1-19 Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council, the American Cancer Society, 1-20 the Sickle Cell Anemia Association, Meals on Wheels, Inc., and the 1-21 Mental Health Association; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Ms. Griffin has drawn upon her diverse experiences 1-23 to promote the concerns and issues facing older Americans on the 1-24 national and state levels as a delegate to the 1981 and 1993 White 2-1 House conferences on aging and as a member of the State Committee 2-2 on Long-Term Care for the Elderly; and 2-3 WHEREAS, This esteemed individual has earned the respect and 2-4 admiration of her colleagues and many friends and has been honored 2-5 by a host of prestigious groups; the Fort Worth ISD Distinguished 2-6 Alumnus Award, the Lone Star Business and Professional Women's Club 2-7 Sarah T. Hughes Award, the Trail Blazer Award by the Texas Joint 2-8 Conference on Aging, and the Outstanding Citizen for Seniors Award 2-9 from Senior Citizen Services of Greater Tarrant County, Inc., are 2-10 among her many accolades; and 2-11 WHEREAS, Harriet Griffin is a woman of integrity and 2-12 tremendous compassion, and it is a privilege to honor her hard work 2-13 and dedication at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-15 Legislature hereby commend Harriet Griffin for her many years of 2-16 civic leadership and extend to her sincere best wishes for 2-17 continued success in all her future endeavors; and, be it further 2-18 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-19 prepared for Ms. Griffin as an expression of high regard by the 2-20 Texas House of Representatives. Burnam _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 554 was adopted by the House on March 19, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House