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By:  Wong                                                         H.R. No. 1107


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A great honor has deservedly been bestowed on Shirley Warshaw of Houston with her selection to receive the prestigious David H. White Memorial Award for 2003; and WHEREAS, Named for the late Jewish Herald-Voice publisher and humanitarian David H. White, the award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated commitment to the ideals of Jewish life, service reflecting the highest integrity, love of humanity, dedication to the task, and a deep involvement in Jewish and general community life; and WHEREAS, Ms. Warshaw is indeed a fitting recipient of this recognition, for these criteria aptly describe Ms. Warshaw's dedication to improving the world around her; she has ably shared her leadership with the Jewish National Fund and Anti-Defamation League and has long participated in numerous arts and human services organizations; and WHEREAS, Following in the example set by David H. White, Shirley Warshaw has worked tirelessly to better the lives of others, and she remains an inspiration to all who are privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Shirley Warshaw on winning the David H. White Memorial Award 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. Warshaw as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.