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78R12296 MDM-D

By:  Hunter                                                       H.R. No. 931



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Donna Albus has earned widespread respect for her 
deep commitment to maintaining the beauty of Abilene and the State 
of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Currently president of Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), 
she oversees a $1 million budget and projects to be implemented in 
337 affiliate communities statewide; a seven-year KTB board member, 
she has chaired the outreach, convention, and awards committees and 
also serves as a trainer for Keep America Beautiful and Keep Texas 
Beautiful; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Albus's energy and creativity have fueled 
numerous initiatives to dramatically reduce litter, increase 
beautification, and implement recycling efforts in schools, 
communities, and businesses throughout Texas; and
	WHEREAS, She coordinated the initial "Abilene Make a 
Difference Day," which drew 50,000 participants and won national 
awards; another of her ideas--the 1997 city-wide crape myrtle 
project--attracted national and international attention with the 
title, "Myrtle is coming! Get Your Bed Ready"; as Abilene's 
recycling coordinator and regional organizer for Texas Recycles 
Day, she was responsible for programs that share surplus school 
supplies, recycle phone books, paper, and cardboard, and reduce 
waste on campuses; she successfully promoted the Adopt-a-Highway 
initiative year-round and today, many students on Abilene school 
campuses regularly clean an Adopt-a-Spot during recess; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to a challenging schedule of volunteer 
activities, Ms. Albus is also employed full-time as a member of the 
donor relations team for the West Texas Rehabilitation Center; 
moreover, her civic involvement has touched numerous 
organizations, some of which are the Abilene Preservation League, 
the Grace Museum, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart 
Association, the PTA, the United Way, the Cultural Center and 
Museum, and the Volunteer Center; and
	WHEREAS, As a tribute to her notable contributions to her 
community and state, she has been named an outstanding West Texas 
woman by KRBC-TV and one of the five most interesting people in 
Abilene by KTXS-TV, and she is a recipient of the All-American Pride 
of Abilene honor; November 6, 1996, was Donna Albus Day in the city, 
and the annual beautification award of Keep Abilene Beautiful has 
been named for her; and
	WHEREAS, The accomplishments of Donna Albus have 
immeasurably affected the quality of life in Abilene and throughout 
Texas, and it is a pleasure to salute her at this time; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Donna Albus for her extensive work to 
preserve the beauty of the Lone Star State for her fellow citizens 
and for future generations and extend to her best wishes for success 
and happiness in the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Albus as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.