SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 524

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize D'Lisa Simmons, who is the first woman to serve as 
district governor of Rotary District 5890; and
	WHEREAS, Rotary District 5890 encompasses nine counties in 
Southeast Texas and is comprised of 56 Rotary Clubs with 3,600 
members who continue to embrace the spirit, enthusiasm, and 
principles of Rotary International, one of the world's premier 
service organizations; and
	WHEREAS, D'Lisa was born and raised in Texas City; she 
earned a law degree from South Texas College of Law and is a 
practicing attorney in Houston; and
	WHEREAS, During D'Lisa's year as district governor, Rotary 
Clubs in Houston raised over $100,000 to assist Saint Luke's 
Episcopal Health Charities to operate a mobile medical van in 
Houston's East End for two years and raised more than $100,000 to 
beautify Hermann Park; in addition, grants were obtained from 
Rotary International to fund over 3,000 immunizations for 
children in the district; and
	WHEREAS, Under her leadership, the district has continued 
to assist a school in Chinandega, Nicaragua, in providing 
underprivileged children with food, shelter, and education; and
	WHEREAS, D'Lisa has demonstrated exceptional talent and 
dedication during her tenure as district governor of District 
5890, and as Rotary International celebrates its 100th 
anniversary this year, it is an excellent opportunity to 
recognize one who exemplifies its motto, "Service Above Self"; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend D'Lisa Simmons for her 
exemplary leadership and her many accomplishments as district 
governor of Rotary District 5890; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                        Whitmire




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 4, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate