79S31874 MDM-D

By:  Flynn                                                        H.R. No. 690



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Becky Whitenack of Longview has been installed as 
Lions Club District 2x2 governor in ceremonies held on April 29, 
2006, in Marshall; and
	WHEREAS, A member of Lions International since 1989, when she 
joined the Fort Worth River Oaks Lions Club, Mrs. Whitenack moved 
to the Longview area in 1995 and transferred to the Judson Lions 
Club; she was elected to various offices in each club and amplified 
her volunteerism through endeavors at the district and state level; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Whitenack has been district chair for the 
USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum, served as state chair for the 
promotion of that binational forum, and was appointed to the host 
committee for the 2002 forum held in her hometown of Fort Worth; she 
has completed two terms as director of the Texas Lions Camp, held 
the office of cabinet secretary, and most recently served as vice 
district governor; and
	WHEREAS, In recognition of her exemplary efforts as a Lion, 
Mrs. Whitenack has been accorded accolades including the 
International Presidential Leadership Award and two International 
President's Certificates of Appreciation, a Melvin Jones 
Fellowship, a Progressive Jack Welch Fellowship, and a Top Ten 
Percent Campaign SightFirst Award; furthermore, she has received a 
Life Membership and a Century Club Membership to the Texas Lions 
Camp; and
	WHEREAS, Married to Brian Whitenack, a fellow Lion and past 
district governor she met at an organization training class, she is 
the devoted mother of five-year-old Kasey; the family worships at 
First Christian Church of Longview, and Mrs. Whitenack is employed 
as the administrative secretary with Winterfield United Methodist 
Church; and
	WHEREAS, Through her affiliation with Lions International, 
Becky Whitenack has diligently worked for the betterment of her 
community and the world, and her dedication to the goals of this 
worthy organization has indeed improved the lives of countless 
individuals; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Becky 
Whitenack on her installation as Lions Club District 2x2 governor 
and extend to her best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Whitenack as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.