R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On March 15, 2001, Cleo Sims of Dallas received a 1-2 well-deserved honor when she was presented the Outstanding Texan 1-3 Award in the area of public service from the Texas Legislative 1-4 Black Caucus; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Since 1990, Ms. Sims has performed countless good 1-6 works while serving as executive director of Dallas County 1-7 Community Action Committee, Inc. (DCCAC); through her dedication to 1-8 helping low-income citizens, Ms. Sims has been instrumental in 1-9 bringing to the Dallas County area eight community service centers, 1-10 a thrift store, a restaurant, and three computer learning centers; 1-11 and 1-12 WHEREAS, This esteemed lady is especially proud of the 1-13 DCCAC's annual Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas gifts and toys 1-14 program, which last year fed 3,000 homeless families, provided 1-15 gifts and toys for 150 families and 210 senior citizens, and spread 1-16 immeasurable holiday cheer; and 1-17 WHEREAS, In honor of her significant efforts to improve the 1-18 quality of life in Dallas County, Ms. Sims has received numerous 1-19 accolades, including recognition by former governor Ann Richards 1-20 for her volunteerism and the Excellence in Affordable Housing 1-21 Production Award given by the Texas Department of Housing and 1-22 Community Affairs; and 1-23 WHEREAS, A civic leader of integrity and compassion and a 1-24 trustworthy advocate for those in need, Ms. Sims is truly deserving 2-1 of the distinction of Outstanding Texan; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby congratulate Cleo Sims on her receipt of an 2-4 Outstanding Texan Award in the area of public service from the 2-5 Texas Legislative Black Caucus and extend to her best wishes for 2-6 continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for Ms. Sims as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-9 House of Representatives. Hodge _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 603 was adopted by the House on May 5, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House