R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Elizabeth Linda Routh of Corpus Christi is an 1-2 outstanding leader and businesswoman, and she is indeed deserving 1-3 of special recognition for her exceptional contributions to Texas; 1-4 and 1-5 WHEREAS, Mrs. Routh is a member of the Texas State Technical 1-6 College Board of Regents and serves as chair of the board's human 1-7 relations committee; and 1-8 WHEREAS, This innovative Texan founded CompuBasix, Inc., and 1-9 Davlin Technologies, Inc., companies that offer computer and 1-10 Internet related services to the Greater Corpus Christi area; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Drawing on her leadership abilities, she served on 1-12 the Corpus Christi Literacy Council board and the Small Business 1-13 Development Center Advisory Committee and serves on the Corpus 1-14 Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau board; and 1-15 WHEREAS, She also served on the Corpus Christi Hispanic 1-16 Chamber of Commerce board and served for three years as secretary 1-17 of the executive board of the Texas Association of Mexican American 1-18 Chambers of Commerce; and 1-19 WHEREAS, A recipient of the Brillante Award in 1996 as one of 1-20 The Most Influential Hispanics in Texas as chosen by Texas Hispanic 1-21 Magazine, Elizabeth Linda Routh has demonstrated a commitment to 1-22 her community and the State of Texas that is an inspiration to all 1-23 who know her, and her achievements and contributions are truly 1-24 exemplary; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby commend Elizabeth Linda Routh for her dedication 2-3 to her fellow Texans and her appointment as chair of the Human 2-4 Relations Committee of the Texas State Technical College Board of 2-5 Regents and extend to her warmest wishes for continued success in 2-6 all her future endeavors; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for Mrs. Routh as an expression of high regard by the 2-9 Texas House of Representatives. Luna _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 649 was adopted by the House on April 5, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House