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78R3591 JH-D

By:  Dutton                                                       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.