SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 545

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Anna Gill, who has been selected as a role model 
for the City of El Paso by the El Paso Times on the occasion of 
Women's History Month; and
	WHEREAS, Women's History Month is celebrated annually 
during the month of March; to honor the vital roles women play 
in shaping new directions and ideas in society, the national 
theme of Women's History Month in 2003 is "Women Pioneering the 
Future"; and
	WHEREAS, For its selection of women who serve as role 
models for the City of El Paso, the El Paso Times invited its 
readers to nominate women who have made a strong impact on 
their family, their neighborhood, or the entire city; the many 
deserving women who were selected for this public recognition 
are genuine trailblazers in a wide variety of fields; and
	WHEREAS, Anna Gill has served her community in several 
inspiring ways; the first woman to serve as president of the 
El Paso Association of Builders, she created the "Bucky the 
Builder" goodwill mascot for the organization; she is the 
president of Christmas In April, an organization that helps 
low-income, disabled, and elderly homeowners with home 
renovations and repairs; and she has supported the El Paso Fire 
Department's Fire Safety House program that educates children 
about fire hazards; and
	WHEREAS, With her many gifts and talents and through her 
initiative and perseverance, Anna has set a lasting standard 
for others to emulate; and
	WHEREAS, Her worthy accomplishments and her pioneering 
spirit truly make Anna an inspiration for all citizens of El Paso 
and a source of pride for all Texans; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Anna Gill on her selection 
as a role model for the City of El Paso; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Shapleigh




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 7, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate