SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 248

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the Urban League of Greater Dallas in recognizing Cheryl L. Mayo, who is receiving a legacy torch from the Urban League on February 26, 2009; and

WHEREAS, The Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African Americans and others to enter the economic and social mainstream; the Urban League of Greater Dallas follows the national organization's mission and promotes economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights; and

WHEREAS, Cheryl Mayo is the executive director of West Dallas Community Centers, Incorporated, where she oversees the management and programs for four community-based centers for at-risk youths; and

WHEREAS, She received a bachelor of science degree in business management from Fisk University and earned a master of science degree in public health and healthcare administration from Meharry Medical College; and

WHEREAS, In addition to her job, Cheryl generously devotes her time and energy as a mentor to women and girls in the community; she is active in Girls, Incorporated; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; The Links, Incorporated; and the Dallas Women's Foundation; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend Cheryl L. Mayo for her many achievements and her service to her community and extend to her congratulations on being selected to receive a legacy torch from the Urban League of Greater Dallas; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of high regard 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 February 18, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate