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79R14208 MAM-D

By:  Leibowitz                                                    H.R. No. 1738



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Joyce Maxine Whigham Dorrycott of San Antonio 
celebrated a special milestone in her life with her 75th birthday on 
April 13, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, An active voice in educating the public about 
domestic violence as well as a prominent political advisor, Ms. 
Dorrycott received her bachelor's and master's degrees with honors 
in history and political science from Southwest Texas State 
University and was a professor in the political science department 
at the university for 14 years; and
	WHEREAS, She established the family violence unit of the 
Bexar County District Attorney's Office and chaired a San Antonio 
task force on domestic violence; she also organized statewide 
support for the passage of 23 domestic violence and child abuse 
laws; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Dorrycott has been honored for her vital work 
with countless organizations and committees, including the 
statewide Council on Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention, the 
Children's Trust Fund of San Antonio, the Bexar County Coalition on 
Domestic Violence, of which she is a cofounder, and the Commission 
on Juvenile Justice; this esteemed woman is the author of numerous 
articles and books, has been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement 
Award from the Bexar County Democratic Party, and was inducted into 
the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame in 1984; and
	WHEREAS, The mother of three sons and two daughters, Ms. 
Dorrycott also maintains close ties with her extended family; she 
led in the establishment of the Whigham Family Association and has 
compiled two books on their shared heritage; and
	WHEREAS, With steadfast determination, Joyce Dorrycott has 
had an immeasurable impact on the lives of many Texans, and her 
dedication to her state is truly worthy of special recognition on 
this memorable occasion; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Joyce Whigham Dorrycott on her 75th 
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. Dorrycott as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.