SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 187
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Patricia McKee for her 44 years of outstanding service 
to Camp Fire USA; and
	WHEREAS, Patricia McKee became a Camp Fire volunteer in 
1958, when her daughter was a Bluebird; after 12 years as a 
volunteer, she was named executive director of Camp Fire USA's 
seven-county Tejas Council in 1970; and
	WHEREAS, As the leader of the Tejas Council for the next 32 
years, Pat brought energetic and innovative leadership to the 
organization; under her direction, the council established an 
after-school program that is now available on seven campuses of 
the Waco Independent School District; she was also responsible 
for the establishment of parenting education classes, conflict 
resolution seminars, and money management classes at three of 
Waco's public housing developments; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, through the creation of partnerships 
with more than 40 community agencies, Pat McKee ensured the 
development of programs that help young people grow into 
productive and responsible members of society, such as Kids Care, 
Teen Leadership Waco, and Teen Volunteers Center; and
	WHEREAS, For her innovative programs, Pat has been 
recognized with national awards by Camp Fire USA; she has also 
received the Community Builder Award from the Masonic Grand Lodge 
and the Pathfinders Award from the Young Women's Christian 
Association; and

	WHEREAS, Pat consistently reached out to all children in 
the communities served by the Tejas Council; when she retired in 
2002, she left a much admired legacy of service to others, and she 
provided for the future of many young people involved in Camp 
Fire by establishing the Pat and Goodson McKee Endowment Fund to 
benefit the Camp Fire USA Tejas Council; and
	WHEREAS, Pat McKee has enriched the lives and futures
of many young Texans, and she deserves recognition for her 
outstanding contributions to Camp Fire USA; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Patricia McKee for her 
dedication to young people and her exceptional accomplishments 
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 esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Averitt




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 18, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate