H.R. No. 224



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Fredda Medlock has deservedly been named Woman of 
the Year by the West Columbia Chamber of Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, This prestigious award was created to honor West 
Columbia citizens who have made a positive difference in the 
community, and Ms. Medlock is indeed a worthy recipient of this 
accolade for she is widely known as a willing volunteer who gives 
generously of her time and talents without expecting any 
recognition for her efforts; and
	WHEREAS, A reliable and enthusiastic presence at community 
meetings, Ms. Medlock serves as secretary of the Ambassador Club 
and has also contributed her time to the American Legion and its 
auxiliary and Central Emergency Medical Services; and
	WHEREAS, Her keen knowledge and love of history have informed 
her work with the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs-Historical 
Foundation; moreover, she has participated in Austin Town, 
volunteered with the Columbia Historical Museum, and served as a 
docent for the Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, where 
she has helped others gain a greater appreciation of the rich 
heritage of Brazoria County; and
	WHEREAS, This notable woman has also left an indelible mark 
on the lives of countless young people as a youth leader at Columbia 
Methodist Church and on innumerable older residents through her 
tireless volunteer work in behalf of area senior citizens; and
	WHEREAS, Through her public-spiritedness Fredda Medlock has 
truly made West Columbia a better place in which to live, and her 
service makes her an inspiring role model and goodwill ambassador 
for her community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Fredda Medlock on being named the 
West Columbia Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year and commend this 
remarkable woman for her many charitable endeavors; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Medlock as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Bonnen

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 224 was adopted by the House on 
February 9, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House