SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 97

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Jacqueline S. Martin, who was recently named Executive 
Communicator of the Year by the International Association of 
Business Communicators and the Houston Business Journal; and

	WHEREAS, The award honors an organizational leader outside 
of the International Association of Business Communicators forum 
who has implemented effective communication programs; and

	WHEREAS, Jackie Martin, president of the United Way of the 
Texas Gulf Coast, was presented the award at the association's 
Bronze Quill Awards event in Houston; she was cited for her 
outstanding ability to share the United Way's story with the 
public and encourage people to give from their hearts for the 
betterment of the community; as a result, her organization raised 
$68.5 million last year to support critical social services in 
the Houston area; and

	WHEREAS, Because of Jackie's exceptional ability to 
communicate the importance of giving back to the community, more 
than 200 programs in over 80 agencies have been able to meet the 
vital needs of the citizens of the Bay area and of Fort Bend, 
Harris, Montgomery, and Waller counties; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend
Jacqueline S. Martin for her exemplary leadership of the
United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast and extend congratulations to 
her on her selection as Executive Communicator of the Year; and, 
be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 22, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate