H.R. No. 856



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A great honor was bestowed on Myrtis Evans Griffin 
of Dallas when she was named one of 100 "Women of the Year--2003" as 
part of Positively Oak Cliff's Dallas Women's History Month; and
	WHEREAS, The Women's History Month celebration, in 
conjunction with the Oak Cliff neighborhood's 100th anniversary, 
was held on March 16, 2003, at the Oak Cliff Conference and Event 
Center; honorees included distinguished women who have contributed 
to such noteworthy areas as civil rights, education, professional 
advancement, and women's achievements in arts, sciences, and 
humanistic causes; and
	WHEREAS, Representative of the 2003 National Women's History 
theme, "Women Pioneering the Future," Ms. Griffin has been a 
leading force in her community as a tireless volunteer; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Griffin has generously committed her time and 
energy to helping others, and her good work will undoubtedly  
benefit her fellow citizens for many years to come; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Myrtis Evans Griffin on her 
selection as one of Positively Oak Cliff's "Women of the 
Year--2003" as part of Dallas Women's History Month and extend to 
her warmest best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Griffin as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                 Jones of Dallas

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 856 was adopted by the House on May 
16, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House