By Hodge                                               H.R. No. 601
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Dianne Gibson of Dallas has been selected as a
 1-2     recipient of an Outstanding Texan Award in the area of community
 1-3     service by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Outstanding Texans are honored for the positive
 1-5     impact they make in their communities, and Ms. Gibson's compassion
 1-6     and leadership have truly enhanced the lives of many individuals in
 1-7     the Dallas area; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Known as "Ms. Community" for her generous
 1-9     contributions of time and energy, Ms. Gibson is active with a
1-10     number of local civic boards, committees, and commissions;
1-11     moreover, she serves as a public service announcer for several area
1-12     radio stations and is the local advance person for the Reverend
1-13     Jesse L. Jackson, Jr.; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Ms. Gibson has been involved with the Dallas County
1-15     Community Action Committee (DCCAC) and its annual Thanksgiving
1-16     dinner and Christmas gift and toy program for several years; during
1-17     the 2000 holiday season alone, the group provided meals for 3,000
1-18     homeless families as well as toys and gifts for 150 families and
1-19     210 senior citizens; for her deep commitment and generosity of
1-20     spirit, Ms. Gibson was named Employee of the Year by the DCCAC; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Dianne Gibson has had a profound effect on the lives
1-22     of countless residents of the Lone Star State, and it is a great
1-23     pleasure to recognize her at this time; now, therefore, be it
1-24           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-1     Legislature hereby commend Dianne Gibson on being named the
 2-2     recipient of an Outstanding Texan Award by the Texas Legislative
 2-3     Black Caucus in the area of community service and extend to her
 2-4     best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-6     prepared for Ms. Gibson as an expression of high regard by the
 2-7     Texas House of Representatives.