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                                                                  H.R. No. 579



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dotty Woodson of Tarrant County has done an 
outstanding job in her role as coordinator of the Junior Master 
Gardener program; and
	WHEREAS, Introduced by the Texas Cooperative Extension of 
Tarrant County, the Junior Master Gardener program seeks to build 
self-esteem, leadership, and character among at-risk youth while 
promoting volunteerism and respect for the environment; and
	WHEREAS, This innovative program has had a positive impact on 
the lives of innumerable children, including students at 
Morningside Elementary School, where more than 600 boys and girls 
are learning the basics of horticulture; students at Joy James 
Elementary are cultivating roses, strawberries, and peppers and use 
the garden as a unique setting in which to study reading, writing, 
math, and science; and
	WHEREAS,  Dotty Woodson, as coordinator of the Junior Master 
Gardener program, has helped children in Tarrant County to develop 
important skills and a lifelong appreciation for the environment, 
and it is truly fitting that she be recognized at this time; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Dotty Woodson on her outstanding work 
with the Junior Master Gardener program and extend to her sincere 
best wishes for success and happiness in all future endeavors; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Woodson as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                           Lewis

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 579 was adopted by the House on April 
25, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House