R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to
 1-2     congratulate Madeline Boadle of Big Spring on her selection as
 1-3     Texas Mother of the Year 2001; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Mrs. Boadle was honored at an April awards luncheon
 1-5     sponsored by the Texas Mothers Association, an affiliate of the
 1-6     American Mothers Association, Inc., which promotes and honors
 1-7     motherhood; nominated for her work in the community and in behalf
 1-8     of her family, she spoke on the topic, "Nurturing With Love: Both
 1-9     Roots and Branches in the New Millennium" at the event; and
1-10           WHEREAS, The mother of 6 children and grandmother of 10,
1-11     Mrs. Boadle encourages parents to participate in their children's
1-12     lives and to celebrate each child as an individual; she would like
1-13     to start a local chapter of the American Mothers Association, Inc.,
1-14     particularly so that young mothers could benefit from mentors and
1-15     receive assistance with parenting skills; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Through her many good works, this lovely lady has
1-17     set an inspiring example of civic leadership; president-elect of
1-18     Big Spring's Church Women United chapter, she is an active member
1-19     of the Sand Springs Lions Club and North Birdwell Lane United
1-20     Methodist Church, serves the Howard County Historical Commission as
1-21     secretary, and shares her time as an ombudsman with the Agency on
1-22     Aging, in which capacity she advocates for Mountain View Lodge
1-23     nursing center residents and their families; further, Mrs. Boadle
1-24     and her devoted husband, Ben, assist the Redbird Missionary
 2-1     Conference in southeastern Kentucky; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, Madeline Boadle truly exemplifies the myriad virtues
 2-3     of motherhood, and it is indeed appropriate that she be honored at
 2-4     this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-5           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-6     Legislature hereby congratulate Madeline Boadle on being named
 2-7     Texas Mother of the Year 2001 and extend to her sincere best wishes
 2-8     for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
 2-9           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-10     prepared for Mrs. Boadle as an expression of high regard by the
2-11     Texas House of Representatives.
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 1150 was adopted by the House on May
         21, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House