79R7885 BJM-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 656



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Joni M. Jordan of Del Rio has earned the 2004 U.S. 
Air Force Distinguished Employment Opportunity Award in 
recognition of her career as an employment manager at the Laughlin 
Air Force Base; and
	WHEREAS, Spurred to action by the prejudice she has both 
witnessed and experienced firsthand, Ms. Jordan has remained 
steadfastly devoted to helping African Americans in her community 
overcome adversity and find employment in the federal sector; and
	WHEREAS, Not only a role model for African Americans in 
federal government, this notable woman has provided superb guidance 
and leadership for an array of events, including Black History 
Month, Juneteenth celebrations, and Martin Luther King 
observances; and
	WHEREAS, Joni Jordan has truly made a positive difference in 
her community, and it is most appropriate to commend her on 
garnering this national honor; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Joni M. Jordan on her receipt of 
the 2004 U.S. Air Force Distinguished Employment Opportunity Award 
and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her 
important work; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Jordan as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.