H.R. No. 1249



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, "Celebrating Unsung Committee Chairs" is the theme 
of the May 7, 2005, 40th Founder's Day celebration of the Houston 
Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. (TLOD); and
	WHEREAS, Organized in 1965, the Houston group is one of 125 
chapters chartered by the national nonprofit TLOD organization that 
was founded in 1964; and
	WHEREAS, The Bayou City chapter initially focused on 
developing a Top Teens of America chapter, and today, it continues 
to emphasize scholarship and to aid teens in becoming successful 
participants in a global society; and
	WHEREAS, Since its inception, TLOD chapter members have 
expanded their vision to include the status of women, senior 
citizens, community beautification, and community partnerships as 
areas of focus, and they have collaborated with Top Teens of America 
on such endeavors at the local and national level; additional 
projects supported by the Houston membership include the United 
Negro College Fund, NAACP, National Council on Negro Women, and 
literacy; and
	WHEREAS, The dedication, perseverance, and hard work of the 
members of the Houston Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., 
have contributed greatly to the community and this state, and it is 
a pleasure to honor the members of this fine organization at this 
special time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the Houston Chapter of Top Ladies 
of Distinction, Inc., on its 40th Founder's Day event and extend to 
all concerned best wishes for a memorable and meaningful 
celebration; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the chapter as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Dutton

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1249 was adopted by the House on April 
19, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House