80R9229 JNC-D

By: Dutton H.R. No. 563

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Prince Complex, Incorporated, in Houston is recognizing five outstanding honorees at its 2007 Gala, "A Knockout Affair," on March 1, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1998, the nonprofit organization has offered athletic, recreational, and academic programs to thousands of disadvantaged youths in Houston, and this annual fund-raiser seeks to heighten awareness of this important facility and the services it provides in the community; and

WHEREAS, Cheryl McNair is one of the individuals being honored at the 2007 gala; Mrs. McNair is the founding director and chair of the board of directors for the Dr. Ronald E. McNair Educational (D.R.E.M.E.) Science Literacy Foundation; formed to honor the life and legacy of her late husband, the organization works to strengthen science, math, and technology education at all grade levels; and

WHEREAS, In addition to her work with the D.R.E.M.E. Foundation, Mrs. McNair is the founding director of the Challenger Center for Space Science Education, and further shares her time with the aviation department advisory committee at Texas Southern University and the Gulf Coast Apollo Chapter of The Links, Incorporated; and

WHEREAS, The 2007 honorees have demonstrated an unwavering dedication to excellence in their respective fields of expertise while maintaining a steadfast commitment to helping others, and the receipt of this award brings well-deserved recognition to their many contributions; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Cheryl McNair on being named an honoree of the Prince Complex, Incorporated, 2007 Gala and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. McNair as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.