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                                                                  H.R. No. 294



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Bowden Chapter of Business and Professional 
Women honored Patricia J. Wright-Williams of San Antonio with its 
Woman of the Year award on October 16, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Founded in 1942, the Bowden chapter has been 
involved with community service outreach for more than 60 years and 
provides economic assistance for students at St. Philip's College; 
the organization also supports such worthy organizations as the 
NAACP, the United Negro College Fund, and Santa's Elves; and
	WHEREAS, Having led the Bowden chapter as president, Mrs. 
Williams received this important honor for her commitment to the 
organization's activities and her dedication to the needs of the 
community; this esteemed Texan is a native of Austin and graduated 
from L. C. Anderson High School in 1969; she received her bachelor's 
degree in occupational education business administration from 
Wayland Baptist University; and
	WHEREAS, Employed as an archives assistant for St. Philip's 
College Library and Learning Resources Center of the Alamo 
Community College District, Mrs. Williams has distinguished 
herself as a member of the school's community for 34 years; she has 
served on numerous campus committees, including the president's 
gala and graduation planning committees; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, Mrs. Williams is an active volunteer 
and has donated her time and efforts to many area organizations such 
as the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education; no 
stranger to honors, she has received many notable awards, including 
the Unified Staff Council Recognition of Service and the St. 
Philip's College Alumni and Friends 2003 Distinguished Alumni 
Service Award; moreover, she is a dedicated member of New Hope 
Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as the 2005 secretary 
for the Courtesy Minister Council Committee; and
	WHEREAS, Those individuals who step forward to share their 
time with others are indeed deserving of our profound admiration 
and gratitude, and it is truly a pleasure to honor Patricia 
Wright-Williams for enriching the lives of countless Texans with 
her service to the community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Patricia J. 
Wright-Williams on being named the 2005 Woman of the Year by the 
Bowden Chapter of Business and Professional Women and extend to her 
sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Williams as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       McClendon

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 294 was adopted by the House on May 
10, 2006, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House