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                                                                  H.R. No. 21 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For 24 years, Pat Ethredge of Katy served as state 
judging director for Texas for the National Association of Women's 
Gymnastics Judges, and her longtime support of gymnastics in the 
Lone Star State has earned her the respect and admiration of 
countless individuals; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Ethredge has volunteered untold hours to serving 
an array of organizations, including the Gymnastics Association of 
Texas, the Texas High School Gymnastics Program, and 
USA-Gymnastics; she has coordinated numerous clinics, providing 
valuable educational opportunities for area gymnastics judges, and 
has promoted Texas as a site for Junior Olympic National 
competitions, the Junior Pan American Games, and the National 
Judges' Cup; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed individual devoted 11 years to serving 
as Regional United States Gymnastics Federation Women's State 
Judging Director from 1980 to 1991, and during her tenure she was 
honored with a Service to Youth Award and the prestigious 
Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her significant 
service in support of gymnastics in Texas; she remains a resource 
for gymnasts of all levels and freely shares her knowledge and 
expertise; and
	WHEREAS, The Lone Star State's gymnastics community owes a 
debt of gratitude to Pat Ethredge for her considerable 
contributions to the development of this challenging discipline in 
Texas; her commitment to this endeavor has positively affected 
innumerable young lives, inspiring many to fulfill their dreams of 
success in the sport of gymnastics and beyond; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Pat Ethredge for 
her many years of outstanding service to the gymnastics community 
in Texas and extend to her best wishes for continued success in all 
her endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Ethredge as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Kuempel

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 21 was adopted by the House on August 
5, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House