H.R. No. 1167


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Terrie Morgan of Pearland has been honored by the United Way of Brazoria County with its William D. Colegrove Volunteer of the Year Award; and WHEREAS, Recognized for her exceptional contributions to her community, Mrs. Morgan accepted the accolade at the organization's annual meeting and awards celebration on March 1, 2005, at the Lake Jackson Civic Center; and WHEREAS, The founder of the United Way of Brazoria County's Women in Leadership Society, this esteemed Texan is having a positive and lasting effect on her southeast Texas community through her leadership and commitment in its behalf; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Morgan is the professional development coordinator for the Alvin Community College, Pearland Center, and was the first marketing director of the Pearland Economic Development Corporation; her idea of a masked ball to benefit the Pearland Neighborhood Center has evolved into a highly anticipated annual event that has brought in more than $250,000 to fund the programs and services of the center, which is a United Way partner agency; and WHEREAS, Terrie Morgan exemplifies the best in volunteer leadership and professional achievement, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring her for her well-deserved tribute; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Terrie Morgan on her receipt of the William D. Colegrove Volunteer of the Year Award from the United Way of Brazoria County and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Morgan as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Dawson ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1167 was adopted by the House on April 14, 2005, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House