By West H.R. No. 971 77R15510 JKB-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Barbara Henderson was recently honored as the 1-2 recipient of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award presented by 1-3 the Junior League of Odessa; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A resident of Odessa for more than four decades, 1-5 Ms. Henderson has long been an active contributor to her community, 1-6 giving generously of her time and talents to benefit her neighbors 1-7 and fellow Texans; and 1-8 WHEREAS, She has worked with the Junior League for the last 1-9 25 years and during that time, has demonstrated a commitment to the 1-10 organization and its ideals that is truly commendable; this 1-11 outstanding citizen has earned the respect and admiration of her 1-12 family, friends, and colleagues, and serves as a role model for 1-13 those who choose to embark on a life of civic involvement; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Among the many organizations that have benefited 1-15 from Ms. Henderson's dedicated service are the city's Presidential 1-16 Museum, the Ector Theater, Mainstreet Odessa, and the Phyllis 1-17 Wheatley Day Nursery; she also worked for the designation of the 1-18 First United Methodist Church as a historical building and aided in 1-19 raising funds for its restoration; and 1-20 WHEREAS, A woman of integrity and vision, Ms. Henderson is 1-21 only the second recipient of this prestigious award, and it is a 1-22 privilege to honor her for her impressive accomplishments; now, 1-23 therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby congratulate Barbara Henderson on receiving the 2-2 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Junior League of Odessa and 2-3 extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and 2-4 happiness in the years to come; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-6 prepared for Ms. Henderson as an expression of high regard by the 2-7 Texas House of Representatives.