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78S20412 MW-D

By:  Wise                                                         H.R. No. 208



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The departure of Kay Braught of Weslaco from the 
Weslaco Public Library board provides a fitting opportunity to  
recognize this longtime advocate for libraries, education, and 
literacy for her myriad contributions to the community; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Braught taught in Oklahoma, Nebraska, and 
Corpus Christi before moving to the Rio Grande Valley in the 1940s, 
where she instructed Weslaco students in biology and home 
economics; and
	WHEREAS, A dedicated volunteer in her community who has been 
named Outstanding Citizen of the Year, Mrs. Braught belongs to the 
First United Methodist Church in Weslaco, and she has led the 
"Covenant Visitors Group" for 18 years and served as education 
chairperson; pursuing her deep passion for the arts, she has also 
worked tirelessly for the Weslaco Fine Arts Club and the Mid-Valley 
Book Club; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed lady has further benefited the Valley 
through her more than 20 years of service to the Friends of the 
Weslaco Public Library; sharing her tremendous expertise and 
enthusiasm for books and learning, she has devoted her time and 
energy to be an unofficial ambassador for libraries, education, and 
literacy in her community; and
	WHEREAS, From May 2002 to July 2003, Mrs. Braught served on 
the Weslaco Public Library board; her tireless devotion and 
extensive knowledge have earned her the abiding respect and 
admiration of her fellow board members; and
	WHEREAS, In all of her endeavors, she has received the love 
and support of her husband of 62 years, former Weslaco Mayor Gene 
Braught, and she looks forward to spending more quality time with 
him; and
	WHEREAS, The positive influence Mrs. Braught has had on her 
community will extend through the generations, and her legacy of 
good work truly deserves legislative recognition; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Kay Braught on her 
exemplary service to the Weslaco Public Library and her 
contributions to the arts in her community and extend to her best 
wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Braught as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.