SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 49

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Florida Cooper, an 18-year cancer survivor, on the joyous occasion of her birthday; and

WHEREAS, Her friends and family are gathering on February 17, 2007, to celebrate her life; this generous woman is celebrating her birthday this year by raising money for the Hanging Tough Garden Cottage and Resource Center; and

WHEREAS, Open 24 hours, seven days a week, the Hanging Tough Garden Cottage and Resource Center provides services that minister to the needs of individuals facing breast cancer, prostate cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, and other forms of cancer; and

WHEREAS, Flo is well known for her courage, her compassion for others, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; she is truly deserving of recognition for her many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

80th Legislature, hereby commend Florida Cooper for her resolve and determination and extend to her best wishes in all her future endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem 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 January 23, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate