H.R. No. 191



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Donna Stockton-Hicks of Austin has been named the 
first recipient of the SafePlace Guardian Award, an honor reserved 
for those very special individuals who dare to make a difference and 
become involved when faced with a daunting problem in their 
community; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Stockton-Hicks, who knows firsthand the 
difficulties faced by people seeking to end an abusive 
relationship, was an integral part of Austin's abuse prevention 
scene long before the inception of SafePlace;  active in securing 
the merger of the Austin Rape Crisis Center and the Center for 
Battered Women that resulted in SafePlace, she has ably served as a 
member and chair of its board of trustees, and along with her 
husband Steve, chaired the organization's past two Valentine's 
Celebrations; in addition, this remarkable woman made a pledge of 
$1 million toward creating and building the Stockton-Hicks Family 
Tree Child Development Center for children involved in the 
SafePlace Family Shelter and Supportive Housing Program; and
	WHEREAS, Compassionate, selfless, and a true inspiration to 
all, Donna Stockton-Hicks has proven her commitment to combating 
abuse and creating a brighter future for innumerable Austin 
residents; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Donna 
Stockton-Hicks on her receipt of the SafePlace Guardian Award and 
commend her for her many good works in the battle against violence; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Stockton-Hicks as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                           Stick

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 191 was adopted by the House on May 
17, 2004, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House