H.R. No. 449



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Fran Brown of Carrollton has been appointed to the 
Texas Aging and Disability Services Council, and the appointment 
provides an opportunity to recognize her outstanding career that 
has been devoted to serving the elderly population of the state; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas Department of Aging and Disability 
Services was created in September 2004 to provide a comprehensive 
array of cost-effective aging and disability services, supports, 
and opportunities that are easily accessed in local communities; 
and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Brown brings a wealth of experience and 
expertise to the team of experts presiding on the department's 
council; an in-service coordinator and instructor at Lake Village 
Nursing Home, she previously served on the Carrollton Planning and 
Zoning Commission, the Texas Municipal League, and the Texas Board 
of Aging; moreover, since receiving a bachelor's degree from The 
University of Texas at El Paso, she has completed 
post-baccalaureate programs in gerontology and geriatric services 
education at UTEP and in long-term care at the UT Southwestern 
Medical Center; and
	WHEREAS, Fran Brown has worked tirelessly in behalf of the 
senior citizens of the Lone Star State, and her appointment to the 
council will undoubtedly help to ensure that older and disabled 
Texans receive services that promote and enhance their well-being, 
dignity, and choice; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Fran Brown on her appointment to 
the Texas Aging and Disability Services Council and extend to her 
sincere best wishes for success with her important work; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Brown as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                        Solomons

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 449 was adopted by the House on March 
3, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House