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79S31112 JNC-D

By:  McClendon                                                    H.R. No. 283



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Gloria Lynn Ray has deservedly been named Woman of 
the Year by St. Paul United Methodist Church in San Antonio; and
	WHEREAS, This dedicated church leader has lent her time and 
talents to serve the congregation in many capacities, including 
youth coordinator, executive administrator, facilitator of weekly 
Bible study classes, and chair of the Black Heritage Month Task 
Force; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Ray has also served the Alamo City as president 
of the San Antonio Fiesta Commission and as executive director of 
the St. Paul Area Development Corporation, an organization focused 
on improving the lives of inner-city residents; in 2005, her many 
contributions earned her induction into the San Antonio Women's 
Hall of Fame; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to owning and operating Flowers Aglo, 
Mrs. Ray held a distinguished tenure as director of budgeting 
management with the U.S. Air Force, and she has further served her 
community as a noted public speaker; and
	WHEREAS, Devoted to her family, church, and community, Gloria 
Ray is an inspiration to all who know her, and her generous work in 
behalf of her fellow citizens has indeed made her worthy of this 
special honor; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Gloria Lynn 
Ray on being named Woman of the Year by St. Paul United Methodist 
Church and commend her for her outstanding service to her 
congregation and community; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Ray as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.