SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 126

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Janet D. Washington Collins for her outstanding work in 
aiding the members of minority and underprivileged groups in our 
state to achieve independence; and
	WHEREAS, A gifted community leader, as well as a nurse, a 
cosmetologist, and an accountant, Janet Collins has devoted 
herself to ensuring that quality health care is available to all 
who need it; her work in the community in the fields of education 
and workforce development further serves to demonstrate her 
dedication to the well-being of all; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of many talents, Janet is well known for 
the impact she has had through her lectures on faith-based 
programs, grant writing, and health issues; and
	WHEREAS, A respected humanitarian, Janet provides services 
to those who most need it by working to improve access to quality 
health care and by assisting physicians and nonprofit 
organizations as they seek to reach the widest number of people; 
and
	WHEREAS, Janet Collins is an exceptionally dedicated and 
resourceful woman who has been honored by the National Council of 
Negro Women as an Outstanding Community Leader; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to
Janet D. Washington Collins and join the citizens of her 
community in celebrating November 23, 2005, as
Janet D. Washington Collins Day; 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 July 19, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate