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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Missouri City/Houston Metro chapter of the |
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National Women of Achievement, Incorporated, is honoring 16 Unsung |
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Heroes at its Silver Anniversary Celebration on January 31, 2009; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, NWOA is a service organization dedicated to youth, |
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women, and senior citizens; by promoting philanthropy, political |
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awareness, arts appreciation, and other outreach initiatives, its |
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members strive to make a positive impact in their communities; and |
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WHEREAS, The group is recognizing 16 individuals who have |
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demonstrated exceptional effort in serving their fellow citizens |
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and contributing to society as a whole; the Unsung Heroes are |
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actively involved in numerous activities, devoting both time and |
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resources to their service endeavors; these outstanding civic |
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leaders represent a variety of industries and backgrounds, but they |
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embody a common spirit of compassion and commitment; and |
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WHEREAS, This year's honorees include: Dr. Mary M. Addison, |
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Mrs. Carrie L. Allen, Mrs. Willie Belle Boone, Mrs. Gwendolyn |
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Branch, Dr. Bente Gage, Mrs. Barbara Lange, Mr. James Little, Dr. |
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Anna L. C. Mapp, Mr. LeRoy Mills, Jr., Dr. Sandy Murphy, Rev. Verna |
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Powers, Mrs. Ida Reed, Mrs. Katie Roberson, Mrs. Carolyn Simples, |
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Mrs. Dorothy Winn, and Mrs. Thessy N. Wachukwu; and |
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WHEREAS, By commending the Unsung Heroes for their enduring |
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commitment to community service, NWOA is encouraging others to |
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follow the powerful example of social responsibility set by these |
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remarkable individuals; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the 2009 honorees of the National |
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Women of Achievement, Incorporated, Silver Anniversary Celebration |
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on their selection as Unsung Heroes and extend to all those |
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associated with this noteworthy organization sincere best wishes |
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for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Missouri City/Houston Metro chapter of the |
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National Women of Achievement as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |