H.R. No. 1444



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, El Pasoans may thank Ingrid Phillips for her 
invaluable commitment to her adopted hometown and the resulting 
countless volunteer hours she has contributed; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Germany, Mrs. Phillips has made El Paso 
her home since 1966, lending her time and efforts to various 
important endeavors, including the American Red Cross and the 
United Services Organization (USO) in support of soldiers during 
the Gulf War; she also is active with the Fort Bliss Officers, 
Civilians, and Spouses Association, and served as chair of the 
organization's 2004 bazaar; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Phillips cites her love of meeting people and 
helping children and those in need as reasons for her work as a 
volunteer; married to retired Master Sergeant Roosevelt Phillips, 
she is the matriarch of a cherished family that includes four 
children and four grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Ingrid Phillips is an inspiring role model of civic 
pride and responsibility, and she has truly made her community a 
better place in which to live, work, and raise a family; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Ingrid Phillips for her exceptional 
volunteer spirit and myriad contributions and extend to her sincere 
best wishes for future success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Phillips as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Chavez

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1444 was adopted by the House on May 
13, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House