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By:  Wong                                                         H.R. No. 1166



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Houston Chapter of the Texas Mothers Association 
has named Connie Riddle as Houston 2003 Mother of the Year, and she 
is being honored at a special luncheon on May 12, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, A third-grade teacher and special-needs educator in 
the Houston Independent School District (HISD) for 21 years, Ms. 
Riddle has ably served as a driving force behind the Houston 
Literacy Council; since beginning her work with the council, she 
has helped more than 100,000 adults and children learn to read while 
creating programs that will assist many more; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Riddle retired early from HISD to devote more of 
her time to the literacy council; she has served as president and 
vice president of the board and associate director of the external 
funding department; by working with community partnerships, 
including artists, writers, corporate sponsors, and charitable 
organizations, Ms. Riddle was able to secure funding for the 
operation and expansion of the literacy council; and
	WHEREAS, All mothers share a powerful bond in the love they 
have for their children, and, through her myriad endeavors, Connie 
Riddle has extended her love beyond the boundaries of her own family 
and, in doing so, she has enriched the world of many beyond measure, 
making herself an apt recipient for the award with which she is 
being honored; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Connie Riddle on her selection as 
Mother of the Year by the Houston Chapter of the Texas Mothers 
Association and extend to her warmest best wishes for future 
happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Riddle as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.