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                                                                  H.R. No. 1333



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Vivian Leigh Lewis of Austin has devoted 30 years to 
serving as a social worker specializing in preventing child abuse, 
a significant and impressive commitment in a demanding profession, 
and it is a pleasure to commend her as she begins her 31st year in 
the social services industry; and
	WHEREAS, A 1973 graduate of the former Southwest Texas State 
University, Ms. Lewis became a certified secondary education 
teacher that same year; she began her career as a Social Worker II 
with the Travis County Child Welfare Unit and remains focused on 
improving and saving the lives of vulnerable children even as she 
enters her fourth decade in the field; and
	WHEREAS, After several years of affiliation with state 
agencies specializing in protecting the rights of children, Ms. 
Lewis founded the Orion Center in 1986; the leadership and 
management skills she developed during her service with the state 
and as a part-time private practitioner have enabled this vital 
operation to successfully serve the public for nearly 20 years; and
	WHEREAS, The Orion Center treats offenders and victims of 
violent crimes, specializing in family reunification; danger risk 
assessment; assessment of recantation, false accusation, and/or 
false denial issues in cases of sexual assault; and specialized sex 
offender treatment; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Lewis is the recipient of numerous awards and 
accolades for her progressive and influential work; in addition, 
she has served on multiple boards, task forces, and committees and 
has authored numerous books and articles; her efforts are truly 
extraordinary and have helped immeasurably to advance the study and 
treatment of sex offenders and other violent criminals; and
	WHEREAS, Thanks to the expertise and experience of Ms. Lewis, 
countless individuals and their families have moved forward after 
experiencing emotional and/or physical trauma in their lives, and 
the citizens of Austin truly are fortunate to have such a dedicated 
individual living and working among them; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Vivian Leigh Lewis for her 30 years of 
exceptional service as a social worker and praise her for her 
positive contributions to the citizens of the Lone Star State; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Lewis as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                            Keel

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1333 was adopted by the House on May 
13, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House