82R25678 JEN-D
 
  By: Dutton 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.