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H.R. No. 85
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Elmira Cornett of Houston has been chosen to receive
an Outstanding Texan award by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus in
recognition of her significant service to the community; and
WHEREAS, The Outstanding Texan award was created to honor
individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to
improving, developing, and enriching the lives of others; and
WHEREAS, A native of Louisiana, Mrs. Cornett moved to Houston
at the age of two and graduated from Phillis Wheatley High School;
she went on to study floral design and eventually opened a flower
and gift shop as well as a confection store; and
WHEREAS, In addition to being a successful entrepreneur, this
visionary Texan is also a respected civic leader and volunteer;
over the years, Mrs. Cornett has given generously of her time and
talents in support of such noteworthy organizations as the Hobart
Taylor Park advisory board, Boy Scouts of America, Friends of
Target Hunger, Share the Spirit of the Texas Gulf Coast, and the
Norton Church of God in Christ and the Buck Street Memorial Church
of God in Christ; Mrs. Cornett is also the founder of the Joy of
Awakening Youth Life Planning Center in Houston and authored and
produced many plays for area youth; and
WHEREAS, Named the Outstanding Black Houstonian by Magic 102,
Coca-Cola, and Eastern Airlines, Mrs. Cornett has demonstrated a
deeply rooted commitment to improving the quality of life for her
fellow Texans, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring her on her
recent achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Elmira Cornett on being named an
Outstanding Texan by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and extend
to her sincere best wishes for success and happiness in her future
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Cornett as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 85 was adopted by the House on
February 10, 2003, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House