78R4602 MW-D

By:  McClendon                                                    H.R. No. 147



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Claudette Cochrane Lewis of San Antonio has been 
chosen to receive a 2003 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas 
Legislative Black Caucus in recognition of her many notable 
contributions in the field of education; 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. Lewis has benefited her community through the 
founding of the Cherice Cochrane Mentoring Foundation; by providing 
mentors to young people, this valuable organization has helped 
students improve their attendance and grades, develop better social 
skills, and avoid drug use and other inappropriate behavior; and
	WHEREAS, A Girl Scout leader for more than 30 years, Ms. Lewis 
has been recognized with a host of accolades for her extensive 
community service; among her many honors are the Outstanding Leader 
and Appreciation awards from the Girl Scouts, the 1999 United Way 
Volunteer of the Year Award, and the 1999 Top Lady of the Year 
Award; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Lewis has positively impacted the lives of 
countless young people, and her commitment and hard work in the 
field of education have made her community a much better place in 
which to live; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Claudette Cochrane Lewis on her 
receipt of an Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative 
Black Caucus and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued 
success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Lewis as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.