79R15438 JTR-D

By:  Wong                                                         H.R. No. 1606


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, May 7, 2005, marks the 80th birthday of Wang Chi, an esteemed resident of Houston, and this memorable milestone presents a fitting opportunity to reflect on her many remarkable contributions in behalf of others; and WHEREAS, A gifted artist, Ms. Wang has long given generously of her talent in behalf of those less fortunate, donating many of her art pieces for auctions and other charitable events to raise untold dollars for the victims of natural disasters; and WHEREAS, Ms. Wang is also a champion of the physically disabled, and her compassionate advocacy of their needs has greatly improved the lives of countless people; and WHEREAS, Her concern for the disadvantaged extends far beyond the borders of the United States, and she was instrumental in the founding of an elementary school in a rural area of northern China, educating children who previously had no opportunity to expand their horizons; and WHEREAS, Those Texans who dedicate their time and resources to the greater good are truly deserving of our deepest admiration and gratitude, and Wang Chi has established herself as one such individual; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Wang Chi on her 80th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Wang as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.