SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 8

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Mary Elizabeth Beck of Dallas, who is being honored by the Upsilon Nu Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, for 50 years of outstanding service; and

WHEREAS, Mary Beck is being recognized at the Upsilon Nu Zeta Founders Day Celebration on January 13, 2007, and the day has been declared Mary Elizabeth Beck's Day by the mayor of Dallas; and

WHEREAS, The many organizations to which she has so generously given her time and energy include the American Red Cross, the March of Dimes, the American Cancer Association, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, United Way of Greater Dallas, and the United Negro College Fund; and

WHEREAS, She has served as a mentor and as an advisor for Top Teens of America; she has also served as president of Soroptimist International of Dallas, Incorporated, and as a member of the board of directors of Camp Summit; and

WHEREAS, Mary Beck has been a diligent volunteer and is a valuable community leader who has received numerous awards for her outstanding work and generosity; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Mary Elizabeth Beck for her tireless work on behalf of others and congratulate her on her 50 years of service with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 17, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate