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79S31076 SKA-D
By: McClendon 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 Ms. Wright-Williams as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.