H.R. No. 138



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas State Association and Beauty Culturists 
League hosted its 60th annual convention in Dallas on October 10, 
2004; and
	WHEREAS, Members of this professional organization meet 
yearly not only to share insights and discuss the latest 
techniques, products, and trends in the industry, but also to honor 
fellow cosmetologists whose accomplishments are truly noteworthy; 
and
	WHEREAS, One such dedicated professional is Mrs. Willie 
Brown, who was the 2004 recipient of the Distinguished Service 
Award; throughout her career, Mrs. Brown has demonstrated exemplary 
dedication to her work and her clients and in doing so, she has 
earned the lasting respect and admiration of her peers; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to Mrs. Brown, 10 other talented Texans 
were lauded for their remarkable 50 years of service as 
cosmetologists in their respective communities; they were: Ruby 
Borton, Mary Holmes, J'Lena Boykin, Marie Shelton, Mattie Caraway, 
Dr. Ila Steward, Dr. Annie Pearl Hatley, Jewel Williams, Dr. Ida V. 
Loud, and Larwena Williams; and
	WHEREAS, All of the most recent honorees have enjoyed great 
success and proven themselves to be talented experts in their 
field, and their professionalism and devotion to excellence are 
indeed worthy of recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the 2004 honorees of the Texas 
State Association and Beauty Culturists League for their 
outstanding careers and commend them for their commitment to 
enhancing the beauty and self-confidence of their grateful 
clientele; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the honorees as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                 Jones of Dallas

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 138 was adopted by the House on 
February 17, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House