SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 863

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Becky Ames, mayor of Beaumont and executive director of the Altria Collier Park Retirement Community, who has received the 25th annual Athena Award from the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce; and

WHEREAS, The Athena Award is presented to an individual who personifies the highest level of professional excellence and reaches out to open the way for others to realize their own potential; and

WHEREAS, As the recipient of the Athena Award, Mayor Ames was cited as an accomplished manager and a respected colleague; she is a successful executive, a tireless community leader, and a gracious volunteer, and she truly embodies the spirit of this prestigious award; and

WHEREAS, Mayor Ames is a vital member of the Beaumont community, and her award from the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce is a reflection of her leadership and her commitment to helping others succeed; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Mayor Becky Ames for her many contributions to the Beaumont community and extend to her congratulations on receiving the Athena Award from the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Williams

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 28, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate