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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The YWCA El Paso del Norte Region is commemorating |
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its centennial in 2009, and this notable milestone provides an |
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opportune time to recognize Kathleen Peyton, who has greatly |
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contributed to its success in the community; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Peyton began volunteering with the YWCA in the |
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1970s; in 1985, as associate executive director of programs, she |
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worked to create much-needed after-school child care for latchkey |
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children; established on school campuses, these programs provided |
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area youth with recreation, homework time, and refreshments; and |
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WHEREAS, The initiative thrived under Ms. Peyton's guidance, |
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and soon other recreational classes were organized for summer |
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vacation; a registered nurse, Ms. Peyton met with local regulatory |
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agencies and played a vital role in setting safety guidelines; her |
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efforts were instrumental in giving working mothers and fathers the |
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comfort of knowing that their children were engaged in healthy, |
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productive activities; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan was also involved in the early |
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development of the Transitional Living Center, a program to assist |
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homeless women and children; offering classes in parenting skills, |
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time management, budgeting, and job training, the center has |
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benefited countless individuals through the years; and |
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WHEREAS, With her commitment to empowering those in need, |
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Kathleen Peyton has had a positive impact on both the YWCA and the |
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wider community it serves, and she may indeed reflect with great |
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pride on her notable achievements and on the life-enhancing |
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opportunities she has helped to create for so many fellow citizens; |
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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 honor Kathleen Peyton for her exemplary service |
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to the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region and extend to her sincere best |
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wishes 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 Ms. Peyton as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |