78S10671 MW-D

By:  Naishtat                                                     H.R. No. 101



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Genevieve Tarlton Hearon has been presented the 2003 
Frank M. Adams Outstanding Volunteer Award by the Texas Council of 
Mental Health and Mental Retardation Community Centers; and
	WHEREAS, A longtime advocate for people with mental 
disabilities, Mrs. Hearon led the formation of the Texas Alliance 
for the Mentally Ill and the Austin Alliance for the Mentally Ill; 
she also is the founder and president of Capacity for Justice, an 
organization that works to ensure fair judicial treatment of 
criminal offenders with mental disabilities; and
	WHEREAS, The hard work and dedication of Mrs. Hearon in 
behalf of her fellow Texans are truly commendable, and it is most 
appropriate to pay special tribute to this outstanding Texan at 
this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Genevieve 
Tarlton Hearon on her receipt of the 2003 Frank M. Adams Outstanding 
Volunteer Award and extend to her best wishes for continued success 
and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Hearon as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.