H.R. No. 658

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Karen Eubanks Jackson has been named as a recipient of the Audrey Lawson Impact Award for service in the community, and her selection for this honor is indicative of the positive effect she has had on the lives of her fellow citizens; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Jackson is the founder and CEO of Sisters Network, Inc., the nation's only African American breast cancer survivorship organization; through her determined efforts with Sisters Network, she has had a positive impact on public health by helping to educate, empower, encourage, and mobilize African American women about breast health awareness; and

WHEREAS, Today, there are more than 40 affiliate survivor-run chapters of Sisters Network, Inc., with some 3,000 members and associate members united in a common cause; Mrs. Jackson continues to advocate on the topics of women's and minority health issues as a member of several local and national committees and as Sisters Network's national spokesperson, and her outstanding work will surely save more and more lives; and

WHEREAS, By taking a proactive role in her community, Karen Eubanks Jackson has rightfully earned the respect and admiration of her family, friends, and neighbors, and her receipt of this award is indeed well deserved; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Karen Eubanks Jackson on her receipt of the Audrey Lawson Impact Award for service in the community and extend to her best regards for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further

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

Dutton

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 658 was adopted by the House on March 13, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House