SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 280

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Debra Dunham, who has been named Employee of the Year 
for 2001 by La Porte's Parks and Recreation Department; and
	WHEREAS, Debra Dunham is the coordinator for the 
department's Senior Services Program, and her enthusiasm, 
creativity, and dedication have made her an invaluable member 
of the staff; she was recently presented with the Employee of 
the Year award; and
	WHEREAS, She has developed a cordial and cooperative 
relationship with the Precinct 2 Senior Program and the Area 
Agency on Aging; as a result of her efforts, senior citizens now 
enjoy extra field trips, and the program has received additional 
grant funds for the purchase of five new computer monitors; and
	WHEREAS, Debra's hard work has led to greater participation 
in the congregate meals program and to the certification of 
La Porte's Senior Services Program by the Meals on Wheels 
Association of America; she has also initiated photography 
classes, birding trips, and other gratifying social activities 
for the program's participants; and
	WHEREAS, An individual who cares deeply about meeting the 
needs of senior Texans in La Porte, Debra is indeed an asset to 
the Senior Services Program and to the Parks and Recreation 
Department; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Debra Dunham for her dedication 
and her outstanding work on behalf of La Porte's senior citizens; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 3, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate