H.R. No. 1910
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Deborah Bell of Gilmer has been named a winner in the
2005 Johnson & Johnson Remarkable Women awards; and
WHEREAS, A nurse practitioner and true humanitarian, Mrs.
Bell is a cofounder of Refuge International, a nonprofit volunteer
organization dedicated to improving the lives of those in areas
where health care, adequate nutrition, clean water, and education
are lacking or nonexistent; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Bell had worked more than 20 years as a nurse
when a medical mission trip to Guatemala inspired her to further
pursue charitable endeavors; since that time, her devoted efforts
have helped countless people in need; and
WHEREAS, This University of Texas at Tyler graduate and
former faculty member was selected from 1,300 nominees to be one of
four 2005 Remarkable Women; in addition to a $5,000 cash prize, she
earned a trip to New York City, where she appeared on the ABC
morning talk show, The View; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Bell is a woman of true generosity, kindness,
and commitment, and her contributions in behalf of the less
fortunate are truly worthy of special recognition; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Deborah Bell on being named a
winner in the 2005 Johnson & Johnson Remarkable Women awards and
extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her
important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Bell as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1910 was adopted by the House on May
27, 2005, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House