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H.R. No. 86
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Carol Adams received the 2003 Volunteer of the Year
award on February 7, 2004, from the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce
for her outstanding achievements as president of the Katy Heritage
Society (KHS); and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1979, the KHS is committed to preserving
the rich history of the city that was once known as Cane Island;
under the sure leadership of Ms. Adams, the organization succeeded
in the summer of 2003 in relocating three historic homes, including
one that Ms. Adams acquired while negotiating the move, and the old
Katy post office to a site adjacent to the Katy Heritage Museum;
revenue from the sale of the land on which these structures
originally stood is being used to help restore the buildings; and
WHEREAS, The relocation of the KHS properties, accomplished
in concert with the City of Katy, marks a major step in the
development of the new Katy Heritage Park, a historical area that
will be tremendously rewarding for residents and tourists alike;
and
WHEREAS, Active in other civic organizations, Ms. Adams is
also president of the Katy Literary Society and is a valued member
of the Friends of the Katy Library; and
WHEREAS, Through her unflagging dedication and remarkable
vision, this enterprising citizen of Katy has been instrumental in
launching a new era for the Katy Heritage Society, and her efforts
have ensured that a significant part of Katy's past will be
preserved for the benefit of present and future generations; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to Carol Adams
on the occasion of her receipt of the 2003 Volunteer of the Year
Award from the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce and extend to her
sincere appreciation for her exceptional leadership as president of
the Katy Heritage Society; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Adams as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Callegari
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 86 was adopted by the House on May 11,
2004, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House