SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 671

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased
to recognize Dr. Doris M. Jackson, who is being presented
the prestigious Elva K. Steward Alumni of the Year Award on
April 27, 2005, at the T.F. Freeman Ministers/Laity Summit at 
Texas Southern University; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Jackson is an associate professor in the 
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Texas Southern 
University; she is a dedicated student advocate who has helped 
hundreds of students in their pursuit of higher education over 
the past 15 years; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Jackson is a mentor and workshop coordinator 
for the Youth For Christ Foundation and serves as chairperson
for the board of advisors for the T.F. Freeman Ministers/Laity 
Summit; she is general chair of the Health and Educational 
Article Review Board for the Houston Forward Times newspaper and
is a director of Continuing Clinical Service for the National 
Pharmaceutical Association; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to her work in education, she is 
active in the community and coordinates events in the Third
and Fifth Wards, including health fairs, Youth Leadership 
Conferences, musical presentations, and parades; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary role model, Dr. Doris M. Jackson has 
had a positive impact on the lives of many, and her award reflects 
her dedication to her students, Texas Southern University, and 
her community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby congratulate Dr. Doris M. Jackson on 
earning the Elva K. Steward Alumni of the Year Award and proclaim 
April 27 Dr. Doris M. Jackson Day in Houston; 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.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 22, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate