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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, In a fitting tribute to a remarkable Texan, Jerry |
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Johnston Andrew was honored at the annual gala luncheon benefiting |
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The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research Foundation and TIRR |
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Family, which took place on March 30, 2011, in Houston; and |
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WHEREAS, Since a 1974 car accident that made her a |
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quadriplegic, Ms. Andrew persevered to raise four daughters and |
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also to assist numerous nonprofit organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the decades, she has remained actively |
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involved in the lives of her children and never allowed her physical |
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limitations to prevent her from attending all of their activities |
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while they were growing up; she is now a proud and active |
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grandmother of seven; and |
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WHEREAS, This tireless volunteer has dedicated thousands of |
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hours to a variety of causes; she has served on the board of TIRR, |
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has been a director of the 100 Club, and is a lifetime vice |
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president of the board of directors of the Houston Livestock Show |
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and Rodeo; in addition, she has served as president of the |
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Assistance League of Houston and is a member of United Cerebral |
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Palsy of Greater Houston; for her achievements, Ms. Andrew was |
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honored at the UCP Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon in 2005; and |
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WHEREAS, Possessing the will to overcome great adversity, |
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Jerry Johnston Andrew is an inspiration to all who have learned of |
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her experiences, and it is a pleasure to recognize her for her |
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determination and selfless concern for others; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Jerry Johnston Andrew for the |
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well-deserved honor she received from The Institute for |
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Rehabilitation and Research Foundation and TIRR Family and extend |
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to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Andrew as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |