H.R. No. 1619



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Sally Wallace has earned the 2003 Steel Oleander 
Award for her considerable contributions to the preservation of 
Galveston's history; and
	WHEREAS, Adopting the island as her home in 1962, Mrs. 
Wallace  joined the Galveston Historical Foundation soon after her 
arrival; she helped raise funding for a Historic American Building 
survey of more than 500 Galveston homes and buildings that became 
the basis of Galveston's first historic districts; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Wallace became one of the foremost forces in 
maintaining and restoring Galveston's treasured past; due in large 
part to her dedicated efforts, the Hendly Building has been 
restored, the historic St. Joseph's Church has been kept intact, 
and innumerable local structures have been saved from destruction; 
and
	WHEREAS, This notable woman has helped ensure that future 
generations will have a tangible connection with the history of 
this great state, and she is truly deserving of special 
recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Sally Wallace on receiving the 2003 
Steel Oleander Award and commend her for her many contributions to 
the Galveston community; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Wallace as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       Crownover

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1619 was adopted by the House on May 
30, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House