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78R9780 JH-D

By:  Allen                                                        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.