H.C.R. No. 108

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Dr. Kelly Overley has been recognized with a 2011 Woman of Excellence award from the YWCA of Lubbock for her professional achievements; and

WHEREAS, An annual project that has honored 185 individuals since 1989, the YWCA Women of Excellence awards are given to women leaders whose contributions to business, industry, and area associations are crucial to the success of those organizations and the Lubbock community; the awards program is in keeping with the YWCA's goal to empower women and their families and to establish strong role models for the next generation of South Plains women; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Kelly Overley has served as vice chancellor for institutional advancement with the Texas Tech University System and as chief operating officer of the Texas Tech Foundation since 2007; she leads a team of 120 development officers and oversees the fund-raising initiatives of every component of the TTU System: Texas Tech University, the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and Angelo State University; her stellar performance is reflected in the fact that, under her guidance, her office has achieved four of its top five fund-raising years; Dr. Overley is currently directing an ambitious system-wide campaign to raise $1 billion, a goal that is already more than halfway within reach; and

WHEREAS, A native of El Paso, Dr. Overley received her bachelor's degree in public relations from Texas Tech University and went on to earn a master's degree in educational administration and a doctoral degree in educational leadership and foundations from The University of Texas at El Paso; she began her professional career as an elementary school teacher and as director of gifted and talented education with the Socorro Independent School District, and she subsequently worked as a major gifts officer at UTEP; in 2003, she joined the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center as senior director of development for the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine; and

WHEREAS, In addition to her work with the TTU System, Dr. Overley plays an active role in the community and has helped to lead a number of worthy organizations, including the Alzheimer's Association and the Foundation for Women's Resources; and

WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan is the recipient of many well-deserved accolades, among them selection as an Outstanding Alumna of 2010 by the Texas Tech University College of Mass Communications and as an Outstanding Fundraising Professional by the Lubbock Area Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals; in 2009 she was honored by the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance as one of its "20 Under 40" leaders; and

WHEREAS, Inspiring others with her notable accomplishments, Dr. Kelly Overley stands at the forefront of those individuals who are making a positive difference in their communities, and she is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas hereby congratulate Dr. Kelly Overley on her selection as a 2011 Woman of Excellence by the YWCA of Lubbock and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Kelly Overley as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.

Frullo Perry

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President of the Senate Speaker of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 108 was adopted by the House on April 21, 2011, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 108 was adopted by the Senate on May 3, 2011, by a viva-voce vote.

______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________

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Governor