SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 112

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Patricia Carroll Williams, who is being honored at the 
Second Annual Spring Hat and Tea Extravaganza "Salute to Women of 
Distinction," sponsored by the Minnie H. Goodlow Page Section of 
the National Council of Negro Women, Incorporated; and
	WHEREAS, A humanitarian and community leader, Patricia Williams
has been an active member of numerous organizations and has worked 
throughout her life to empower her fellow citizens and to assist 
those in need; and
	WHEREAS, She is noted for her service as a leader in the 
child care industry through her ownership of "Wee Care" learning 
centers for children, for her excellence as a businesswoman, and 
for her service on the boards of the Center for Non-Profit 
Management, Texas A&M University, and the United States Small 
Business Administration Region VI Advisory Board; she has been 
recognized as Business Woman of the Year by the South Central 
Dallas Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Incorporated, 
and is listed in Who's Who Among American Women; and
	WHEREAS, A distinguished and exemplary lady, Patricia Williams
is a source of strength to many, and her endeavors reflect her 
dedication to helping others succeed and her commitment to the 
betterment of our communities; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend
Patricia Carroll Williams on her exceptional accomplishments and 
extend congratulations to her on the well-deserved tribute she is 
receiving at the Second Annual Spring Hat and Tea Extravaganza 
"Salute to Women of Distinction"; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 6, 2004.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate