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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Kay Cross has been recognized with the 2011 Jane |
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O. Burns Award by the YWCA of Lubbock for her longtime service to |
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that respected community institution; and |
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WHEREAS, The YWCA of Lubbock is dedicated to empowering women |
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and their families, promoting women leaders, and establishing |
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strong role models for the next generation of South Plains women, |
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and all of these goals have been furthered by the contributions of |
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Kay Cross during her tenure as finance director; joining the YWCA in |
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1986, when the agency was operating with 15 employees on a $300,000 |
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budget, she now provides fiscal management to an organization with |
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more than 250 employees and a budget of $5 million; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Cross utilizes her expertise to handle the funds |
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that support the YWCA, tracking spending and reporting on the |
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activities of 14 initiatives, including those that serve children |
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with special needs and with emotional and behavioral challenges and |
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those that promote women's health; going above and beyond her |
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financial duties, she also maintains positive relationships with |
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staff, customers, vendors, and community volunteers; and |
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WHEREAS, Known for her humility, dedication, and strong work |
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ethic, Ms. Cross consistently meets challenges with a smile and a |
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can-do attitude, and she inspires others with her warmth and sense |
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of caring; she stands at the forefront of those individuals who are |
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making a difference in their communities, and she is indeed |
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deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby congratulate Kay Cross on her receipt of the Jane O. Burns |
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Award from the YWCA of Lubbock and extend to her sincere best wishes |
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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. Cross as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives and Senate. |