H.R. No. 381



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, In conjunction with Black History Month, the San 
Antonio Express-News has recognized Barbara Gervin Hawkins, a 
resident of the Alamo City, as an Unsung Hero; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Hawkins directs a busy schedule of activities at 
the George Gervin Youth Center started by her brother, former San 
Antonio Spurs player George "The Iceman" Gervin, at the close of his 
basketball career; and
	WHEREAS, The center offers training and educational 
opportunities for area youth, and to that end, Ms. Hawkins fulfills 
a pivotal role in the lives of its myriad clients; depending upon 
the particular needs of each individual, she may help with job 
searches or encourage former students to return to high school 
classes, or she may be sought for emotional support by a pregnant 
teen who needs someone to care; and
	WHEREAS, This compassionate, determined woman has helped 
improve the quality of life for countless residents of San Antonio 
and her service to others is an inspiration to all those who know of 
her; and
	WHEREAS, Barbara Hawkins truly makes a difference through her  
tireless dedication to her fellow Texans, and she is indeed 
deserving of legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Barbara Gervin Hawkins for her 
commitment to her fellow Texans and congratulate her on being named 
an Unsung Hero; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Hawkins as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       McClendon

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 381 was adopted by the House on April 
3, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House