SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 471

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in recognizing the Houston Parks and Recreation Department on the occasion of the renaming of the Cloverland Community Center as the Bessie Swindle Community Center; and

WHEREAS, The Cloverland Community Center is being renamed in honor of longtime community organizer and leader Bessie Swindle at a ceremony on March 21, 2009; and

WHEREAS, The community center serves as a special gathering place for social and cultural activities; it offers enrichment programs for youths and a variety of clubs and classes for adults and senior citizens; and

WHEREAS, The center also serves as a location for wedding receptions, family reunions, and parties; located in Cloverland Park, the community center enhances the quality of life for area residents, and its renaming in honor of Bessie Swindle is a fitting tribute to her leadership in the community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby congratulate all associated with the Cloverland Community Center for their work on behalf of the community and extend best wishes for the future on the occasion of the center's renaming as the Bessie Swindle Community Center; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this occasion.

Ellis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 19, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate