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 1-2                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1043
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-4     recognize Estelle Teague for her outstanding work on behalf of
 1-5     the Model Project for the Prevention of Abandoned Children in
 1-6     Texas; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, The Model Project for the Prevention of Abandoned
 1-8     Children in Texas is a specialized unit within the Tarrant County
 1-9     Child Protective Services program that serves pregnant and
1-10     parenting substance-addicted women and their families; and
1-11           WHEREAS, A former nurse and a parent of two sets of twins,
1-12     Estelle has served two terms as Chairman of the Board of
1-13     Tarrant County Child Protective Services, and she is well known
1-14     throughout the state as a passionate advocate for abused and
1-15     neglected children; and
1-16           WHEREAS, In her leadership position at Tarrant County Child
1-17     Protective Services, Estelle has shown outstanding support for
1-18     the Model Project for the Prevention of Abandoned Children in
1-19     Texas; since 1996, when the program's federal funds were depleted,
1-20     she has managed to secure other sources of funding for the
1-21     continuation of the program; and
1-22           WHEREAS, For her determined efforts on behalf of Texas
 2-1     children, Estelle has been honored many times over; recently, the
 2-2     Model Project for the Prevention of Abandoned Children in Texas
 2-3     was renamed the "Estelle Teague MPPACT Unit" in recognition of
 2-4     her dedication; and
 2-5           WHEREAS, Admired and respected for her commitment to
 2-6     protecting children, Estelle Teague has made a tremendous
 2-7     difference in the lives of thousands of Texans, and she is
 2-8     truly worthy of legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
 2-9           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-10     77th Legislature, hereby commend Estelle Teague for her
2-11     work on behalf of the Model Project for the Prevention of
2-12     Abandoned Children in Texas and for her continued efforts on
2-13     behalf of Texas children and their families; and, be it further
2-14           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-15     her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
2-16                                                                  Harris
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2-18                                          President of the Senate
2-19                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-20                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-21                                  on May 14, 2001.
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2-23                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-24                                  ______________________________________
2-25                                           Member, Texas Senate