SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 397

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Dr. Anita Spivey for her exceptional achievements and 
her many contributions to the Houston community; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Spivey is a 1957 graduate of Phillis Wheatley 
High School; she attended Texas Southern University, where she 
earned a bachelor of science degree in 1970 and a master of 
science degree in 1971; and
	WHEREAS, Heeding the call to the ministry, she began her 
theological studies in 1987 and received her doctoral degree
from the Gospel Ministry Outreach Institute; she is currently a 
minister at the Saint Philip Missionary Baptist Church; and
	WHEREAS, A teacher in the Houston Independent School 
District for over 25 years, she served as vice president, secretary,
and treasurer of the Houston Teachers Association and as area 
vice president of the Houston Federation of Teachers; and
	WHEREAS, As a volunteer at SHAPE Community Center, a 
five-term Parent-Teacher Association president, a foster parent 
for five years, and a cohost on the KCOH radio show "Senior 
Issues," Dr. Spivey has had a positive impact on the lives of  
many in her community; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Spivey is well deserving of the recognition 
she will receive from her loving family and many friends at a 
ceremony being held in her honor at Saint Philip Missionary 
Baptist Church on March 18, 2005; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Anita Spivey for her many 
accomplishments and her years of hard work on behalf of her 
community; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 15, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate