H.R. No. 132



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Yvonne Williams of Dallas has been chosen to receive 
an Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus 
in recognition of her many contributions to her 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, Ms. Williams was born to proud parents Vastine and 
Ola Mae Williams and raised in Dallas; she is a graduate of James 
Madison High School and the Southern Bible Institute; and
	WHEREAS, She began her professional career as the lead 
cashier with Best Products and retired as management assistant; she 
also worked for the Dallas Post Tribune as the front office manager; 
and
	WHEREAS, This altruistic woman has committed innumerable 
hours to serving her community as a regular volunteer at local 
schools, the Junior Black Academy of Arts and Letters, the Jolly 
Elders of J. C. Turner Recreation Center, Kiest Tennis Center, and 
For Keep's Sake Daycare Academy; and
	WHEREAS, A faithful member of the Greater Mount Olive Baptist 
Church in Dallas, Ms. Williams currently serves as church secretary 
and bulletin clerk and is a member of the Hospitality Committee; she 
has been recognized by her congregation as an Outstanding Church 
Usher and has served as president of the Inspirational Choir, 
secretary of the Usher Board #2, and secretary of the Operation 
Sunshine Committee; and
	WHEREAS, This devoted mother of two and grandmother of 11 has 
been a dedicated servant of her community and has touched the lives 
of many, and she is truly worthy of being named an Outstanding 
Texan; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Yvonne Williams on receiving the 
Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and 
extend to her sincere best wishes in all her future endeavors; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Williams as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                 Davis of Dallas

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 132 was adopted by the House on 
February 6, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House