By Hochberg H.R. No. 643 77R8053 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to 1-2 congratulate Shirley Igo of Plainview, incoming president of the 1-3 National PTA; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Mrs. Igo, who assumes the duties of president on 1-5 June 26, 2001, has an exceptional record of achievement with the 1-6 PTA, having served with distinction as president of the Texas 1-7 chapter and vice president for Region VI, vice president for 1-8 legislation, and president-elect of the national organization; and 1-9 WHEREAS, In addition to her work with the PTA, she has 1-10 furthered the cause of education as a member of the Texas 1-11 Legislature's Select Committee to Review the Central Education 1-12 Agency, Texas Goals 2000 Steering Committee, Texas Education 1-13 Commissioner's Advisory Committee on Site Based Decision Making, 1-14 Texas Business and Education Coalition, and Southwest Education 1-15 Development Laboratory Advisory Committee; and 1-16 WHEREAS, This dynamic individual has also found time to 1-17 benefit her community through her participation in the Plainview 1-18 Chamber of Commerce and the Hale County 4-H Club and as a member of 1-19 the board of directors of the Plainview Area United Way and Caprock 1-20 Girl Scout Council; and 1-21 WHEREAS, In recognition of her outstanding efforts, Mrs. Igo 1-22 has received numerous accolades, including the Texas State Board of 1-23 Education Heroes Award, Phi Delta Kappa Advocate for the Public 1-24 Schools Award, Texas Governor's Volunteer in Education Award, Texas 2-1 Juvenile Justice Coalition Outstanding Services Award, Caprock 2-2 Council Girl Scout Woman of Distinction Award, Texas 4-H Volunteer 2-3 of the Year Award, Texas Library Trustee of the Year Award, and 2-4 Plainview Woman of the Year; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Mrs. Igo's dedication and commitment to education 2-6 and community service are an inspiration to all who know her, and 2-7 it is indeed appropriate that she receive special legislative 2-8 recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-10 Legislature hereby congratulate Shirley Igo, incoming president of 2-11 the National PTA, and extend to her sincere best wishes for 2-12 continued success; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for Mrs. Igo as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-15 House of Representatives.