1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 157 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great 1-4 pride in recognizing Gaynelle Riffe for her outstanding volunteer 1-5 contributions to her community; and 1-6 WHEREAS, For her dedicated efforts, she has been named 1-7 Outstanding Citizen by the Stratford Chamber of Commerce; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Gaynelle has accomplished great things for the 1-9 citizens of her native city, Stratford; a woman who has been 1-10 recognized many times for her commitment to public service, 1-11 Gaynelle has proven herself a valuable contributor and an 1-12 effective leader in the Stratford community; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A woman who loves the outdoors, Gaynelle has 1-14 worked tirelessly to enhance the town's beauty by planting 1-15 hundreds of trees; they are a daily reminder to citizens of 1-16 Gaynelle's passion for making Stratford a better place to live; 1-17 and 1-18 WHEREAS, Gaynelle's work is not limited to her immediate 1-19 community, and she frequently takes up causes which will serve 1-20 citizens throughout North Texas; Gaynelle is the Stratford Chamber 1-21 of Commerce's Transportation Chairman, and her work to improve 2-1 local highways has been a benefit to all citizens of the region; 2-2 and 2-3 WHEREAS, An active and supportive parent, Gaynelle, a 2-4 mother of five, has had a positive impact on many of Stratford's 2-5 young people, giving them the same encouragement and guidance 2-6 that she has given her own children; an active adult leader in 2-7 the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of America, Gaynelle 2-8 has been recognized many times by both organizations; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Her faith is an important part of Gaynelle's life, 2-10 and at her church, she is the longstanding Sunday school teacher 2-11 for third and fourth graders; she also serves on the board of 2-12 directors for several religiously affiliated groups; and 2-13 WHEREAS, Gaynelle has touched the lives of many in her 2-14 community, and her commitment to public service has made her 2-15 one of the city's most esteemed citizens; an exemplary woman of 2-16 compassion and integrity, she well deserves the respect and 2-17 admiration that citizens of Stratford so readily accord her; 2-18 she is a shining example of civic leadership to all Texans and 2-19 is indeed worthy of recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-20 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-21 77th Legislature, hereby congratulate Gaynelle Riffe on being 2-22 named an outstanding citizen by the Stratford Chamber of Commerce; 2-23 and, be it further 2-24 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 3-1 her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 3-2 Bivins 3-3 ______________________________________ 3-4 President of the Senate 3-5 I hereby certify that the above 3-6 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-7 on February 1, 2001. 3-8 ______________________________________ 3-9 Secretary of the Senate 3-10 ______________________________________ 3-11 Member, Texas Senate