80R8323 BJM-D

By: McClendon H.R. No. 822

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Lynette Boggs, president and cofounder of Faith Works and 2:18 Entertainment, will offer the keynote speech at this year's Women's Day at Emmanuel A.M.E. Church in San Antonio, and this opportunity provides an ideal time to recognize this outstanding woman and the myriad contributions she has made to her professional, civic, and religious communities; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she earned a master's degree in public administration, Ms. Boggs is an accomplished motivational speaker and evangelist; she serves on the board of directors for St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, the Caucus of African American Nevadans, the Miss America organization, and the United States Naval Academy, to which she received a presidential appointment; she is a former commissioner of Clark County, Nevada, and was the first woman to serve on the city council in Las Vegas; and

WHEREAS, This former Miss Oregon has been honored with a host of accolades, including the Woman of Achievement award from the Notre Dame Alumni Association and the Community Hero award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews; in addition, her advocacy for affordable housing earned her recognition from the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association; and

WHEREAS, Lynette Boggs is an inspiration to all who are privileged to know her, and she truly merits special commendation for making a positive difference in the lives of countless individuals; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby recognize Lynette Boggs for her community service and notable professional achievements and extend to her best wishes for the future; and, be it further

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