SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 60
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Debbie Bresette for her 20 years of outstanding service
as executive director of the Family Crisis Center; and
WHEREAS, The roots of the Family Crisis Center can be
traced to meetings held by a small group of women with young
children in Debbie Bresette's home in 1981; the group originally
met to create a community of support for rural women, but the
focus of the meetings soon turned to family violence because of
the number of families in the area with violent relationships;
and
WHEREAS, Discussion about violence prevention turned
into action, and the Bastrop County Women's Shelter was born;
the organization was formally incorporated as the Family Crisis
Center in 1983, and Debbie Bresette became its executive
director; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, she has nurtured the center and
developed support through fund-raising and volunteer efforts,
strategic planning, and staff management; and
WHEREAS, Today, the Family Crisis Center is a comprehensive,
nonprofit agency addressing the needs of victims of family
violence, sexual assault, and child abuse in Bastrop, Fayette,
Lee, and Colorado counties; its current $2 million budget is
supported by funding from federal, state, local, and foundation
sources; and
WHEREAS, Debbie majored in child development and sociology
at Texas Tech University and has continued her education with
specialized training in issues concerning the family and violence;
she is active in a number of organizations in the community, and in
1993 she was selected by the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce as its
Woman of the Year; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary lady who is noted for her generosity
and compassion, Debbie Bresette is a source of strength to many,
and she deserves recognition for her many accomplishments and
her outstanding leadership at the Family Crisis Center; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Debbie Bresette for her
invaluable service as founder and executive director of the
Family Crisis Center and extend best wishes to her for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Armbrister
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 27, 2003.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate