H.R. No. 1701

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Sugar Valley Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., is hosting a recognition and scholarship luncheon on May 7, 2011, in Houston; and

WHEREAS, Chartered in Texas in 1964, Top Ladies of Distinction is a nonprofit humanitarian and professional organization with more than 100 chapters in the United States and Jamaica; dedicated to improving the lives of residents in the areas it serves, the group sponsors numerous community-based programs and projects; and

WHEREAS, The theme of the 2011 Sugar Valley Chapter event is "Honor in Service to Others . . . Giving Back Thru Health and Wellness," and its proceeds are being directed toward a scholarship fund for members of Top Teens of America; moreover, the Sugar Valley Chapter is paying tribute to 12 exemplary citizens for their contributions to their fellow Texans; and

WHEREAS, The roster of this year's accomplished honorees includes: Dr. Mildred Bright, Lovie Harris, Cynae Johnson, Dr. Pleshette Johnson-Wiggins, Dr. Edith Irby Jones, Pamela Jones, Dr. Rhonda Jordan, Dr. Kenneth King, Donna Mills-Johnson, Cozeta Nelms, Dr. Tina Oliver, and Roxanne Race; and

WHEREAS, These individuals have demonstrated great ability and dedication in their various fields of endeavor, and their efforts are greatly appreciated by the members of their community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commend the 2011 honorees of the Sugar Valley Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., for their outstanding achievements and extend to all those associated with the chapter sincere best wishes for a successful and memorable event.

Dutton

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1701 was adopted by the House on May 3, 2011, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House