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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 774
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Georgia D. Provost on the occasion of her birthday; and |
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WHEREAS, This gracious lady is well known for her charm and |
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generosity of spirit, and she is an icon in the field of |
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photography in Houston; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Southern University, Mrs. |
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Provost leads the firm of Provost and Associates, which has since |
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1948 photographically chronicled the rich culture and history of |
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Houston and the Gulf Coast area with professionalism and |
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exceptional skill; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Provost is also noted for her philanthropic |
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endeavors and is a vital member of the dynamic fundraising team |
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of Helfman, Provost, and I Believe in You; her charitable work |
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and her volunteer efforts have allowed her to have a profound |
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effect on the lives of Houston's young people; and |
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WHEREAS, She has won numerous awards over the course of her |
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illustrious career and is a leader in several community |
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organizations, including the Black Texans Council for Higher |
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Education and the Texas Metropolitan Organization; and |
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WHEREAS, In celebration of her birthday, friends and |
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family are gathering April 23, 2011, at the Ensemble in Houston |
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to congratulate her and, in a gesture characteristic of her |
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nature, raise funds for the Athletics Department and Tennis |
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Program at Texas Southern University; a beloved and respected |
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member of her community, she is noted for her courage, her |
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compassion for others, and her enthusiasm for living each day to |
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the fullest; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Georgia D. Provost on her many |
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outstanding achievements and extend to her best wishes for a |
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memorable birthday celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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her as a memento of this milestone in her life. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 14, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |