By Wilson H.R. No. 1411 77R18160 MJS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Monique Nation of Houston on 1-2 May 25, 2001, at the age of 36, has brought a profound sense of 1-3 loss to the family and many friends of this highly regarded woman; 1-4 and 1-5 WHEREAS, Born in Houston, Ms. Nation graduated from Ross 1-6 Sterling High School and attended The University of Texas at Austin 1-7 before completing her degree at the University of Houston; and 1-8 WHEREAS, This admirable woman began working as a reporter for 1-9 Fox 26 News in 1993 and covered a wide range of stories; known for 1-10 her thoroughness as a crime reporter, Ms. Nation received a 1-11 first-place award for her commentary on the tragic slaying of James 1-12 Byrd, Jr., from the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters (TAPB) in 1-13 1998; moreover, she won a second-place award from TAPB in 1997 for 1-14 a spot story; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Actively involved in the community, Ms. Nation was a 1-16 member of the Pentecostal Missionary Baptist Church and served as 1-17 an emcee for the Houston Area Urban League's Equal Opportunity Day 1-18 Concert; she also joined with colleagues from the news station to 1-19 form a celebrity bowling team that helped raise money for the 1-20 United Negro College Fund; and 1-21 WHEREAS, The Young Women's Christian Association selected 1-22 Ms. Nation as one of its 2000 Women of Outstanding Achievement for 1-23 her numerous civic accomplishments and many good works and deeds; 1-24 and 2-1 WHEREAS, With her hard work and dedication, Ms. Nation was a 2-2 beloved figure who strived to present stories in an informative and 2-3 entertaining fashion; through her valuable journalistic efforts, 2-4 she earned the respect and admiration of peers and countless 2-5 television viewers in the Houston metropolitan area; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Although she will be deeply missed, her bright 2-7 spirit and enduring legacy will continue to live on in all those 2-8 whose lives she touched; now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-10 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Monique Nation and 2-11 extend sincere sympathy to her family members, friends, and 2-12 colleagues; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas 2-15 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-16 Monique Nation.