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H.R. No. 661
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On April 30, 2003, a delegation of North Texas
residents is visiting Austin in celebration of Grand Prairie Day at
the State Capitol, and this event provides a fitting opportunity to
honor one of the city's outstanding leaders, Teri Jackson, who is
completing her tenure on the city council after 17 years of
dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, Currently in her eighth full term, this esteemed
public servant began her service with the council in 1986; she has
chaired numerous council committees, including, for the past 14
years, the finance and government subcommittee, and she has worked
as a member on many others; and
WHEREAS, Mayor pro tem in 1994-1995, council member Jackson
has given generously of her time and talents in support of various
noteworthy civic organizations and initiatives, such as the Grand
Prairie Sports Facilities Development Corporation, the Grand
Prairie Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee, the
Texas Municipal League, and the National League of Cities, as well
as Children First and the Boys and Girls Club; and
WHEREAS, For her efforts, she was named the 1994 Athena Award
recipient, a 1996 Woman of Distinction, and 2001 Citizen of the
Year, and she was Chamber of Commerce Award winner for 1995 and
2002; furthermore, in 2000, her fellow council members recognized
her by renaming the city's tourist information center in her honor;
and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the Leadership Texas and Leadership
Grand Prairie programs, this lifelong Grand Prairie resident has
earned the lasting respect and admiration of her fellow citizens
for her unwavering service to her community, and it is a pleasure to
join in honoring her at this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Teri Jackson on her outstanding tenure
with the Grand Prairie City Council and extend to her sincere best
wishes for continued success in her future endeavors; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for council member Jackson as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Allen
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 661 was adopted by the House on April
30, 2003, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House