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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Beth Lawson was recognized with a 2011 Woman of |
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Excellence award from the YWCA of Lubbock for her achievements in |
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the field of government and human services; and |
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WHEREAS, An annual project that has honored 185 individuals |
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since 1989, the YWCA Women of Excellence awards are given to women |
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leaders whose contributions to business, industry, and area |
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associations are crucial to the success of those organizations and |
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the Lubbock community; the awards program is in keeping with the |
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YWCA's goal to empower women and their families and to establish |
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strong role models for the next generation of South Plains women; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Beth Lawson is associate CEO of administrative |
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operations at the Lubbock Regional Mental Health Mental Retardation |
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Center; she has played an important leadership role at the center |
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since 1992 and previously held the posts of CFO, chief of |
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governmental affairs, and contracts management director; her |
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efforts have helped to secure increased funding to support the |
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organization's services, which have greatly benefited area |
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residents who live with mental illness, intellectual and |
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developmental disabilities, substance addiction, AIDS, or HIV; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to her professional responsibilities, |
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Ms. Lawson serves as president of the Lubbock Regional Directors' |
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Roundtable, and she is a member of committees for the Texas Council |
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of Community Centers, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, and the |
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United Way of Lubbock; and |
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WHEREAS, Inspiring others with her notable accomplishments, |
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Beth Lawson stands at the forefront of those individuals who are |
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making a positive difference in their communities, and she is |
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indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby congratulate Beth Lawson on her selection as a 2011 YWCA of |
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Lubbock Woman of Excellence and extend to her sincere best wishes |
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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 Ms. Lawson as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives and Senate. |
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Frullo |
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Perry |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 105 was adopted by the House on |
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April 21, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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I certify that H.C.R. No. 105 was adopted by the Senate on May |
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3, 2011, by a viva-voce vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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APPROVED: __________________ |
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Governor |