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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Bernadine Spears was honored by the Heritage of |
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Odessa Foundation with a 2009 Community Statesman Award in |
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recognition of her outstanding civic contributions; and |
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WHEREAS, Every year for the past quarter-century, the |
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Heritage of Odessa Foundation has paid tribute to individuals who |
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have excelled in their various fields and in their public service |
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endeavors; nominated by their fellow citizens and chosen by a |
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special committee, the 13 recipients have volunteered their time |
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and resources to support Odessa and its residents; in 2009, Mrs. |
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Spears was selected for this accolade in the category of |
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government; and |
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WHEREAS, Since 1992, Mrs. Spears has served as the executive |
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director of the Housing Authority of Odessa, where she oversees |
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more than 20 staff members and a variety of programs and services; |
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she is also on the boards of the Public Housing Authorities |
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Directors Association, the Texas chapter of the National |
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Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, and the Texas |
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Housing Association, and she is a member of the Community |
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Development Advisory Committee, the Bonham Junior High School |
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Campus Improvement Team, and the Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist |
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Church; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has demonstrated an unwavering |
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commitment to her profession and to the city of Odessa, and her |
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compassion and generosity are an inspiration to all who know her; |
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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 Bernadine Spears on her receipt of |
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a 2009 Community Statesman Award and extend to her sincere best |
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wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mrs. Spears as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Lewis |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1097 was adopted by the House on April |
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9, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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