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78R18564 MW-D
By: Dutton H.R. No. 1552
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The talented actress, emcee, director, and producer
Detria Marie Ward is also a conscientious citizen, and her valuable
work in the Houston community truly deserves special commendation;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ward is a graduate of Texas Southern University
who currently shares her outstanding leadership and organizational
skills as general manager for Music World, Incorporated, where she
is responsible for all aspects of company operations on a
day-to-day basis; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ward has devoted countless hours to volunteering
in her community, and among her many sterling accomplishments has
been the instrumental role she played in helping to raise more than
$250,000 for the Special Olympics; reflecting her generosity of
spirit and compassion for others, she has been the recipient of
numerous service awards from such organizations as the Black United
Fund of Texas, the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, the Houston
Economic Development Council, and the Houston Job Training
Partnership Council, to name but a few; and
WHEREAS, A distinguished member of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Ms. Ward has made significant contributions in the areas
of education, health, social services, and business throughout
Houston, touching the lives of many and earning the lasting respect
and admiration of her fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Detria Marie Ward for her extensive
community service 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. Ward as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.