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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The retirement of Roxann Allen from United Way of |
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Moore County on February 1, 2019, offers a fitting opportunity to |
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reflect on her outstanding record of achievement; and |
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WHEREAS, In her role as executive director of United Way of |
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Moore County, Roxann Allen has worked tirelessly to advance the |
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organization's goals of improving education, helping people |
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achieve sustained financial independence, and promoting healthy |
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living; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Allen oversaw her first United Way fund-raising |
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campaign in 2011, and over the course of her tenure as executive |
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director, the organization has raised more than $3.5 million; the |
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most recent drive reached $554,680, exceeding the campaign's goal |
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by $26,000; moreover, Ms. Allen played a vital role in the |
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establishment of United Way Day of Caring; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Allen brought a wealth of knowledge and |
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experience to her position, having served as an administrator and |
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fund-raiser in the nonprofit sector for a number of years; she holds |
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a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University; and |
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WHEREAS, Roxann Allen's dedication, professionalism, and |
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commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the residents of |
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Moore County, and she may indeed take pride in a career well spent |
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as she embarks on the next exciting chapter of her life; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Roxann Allen on her retirement as |
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executive director of United Way of Moore County and extend to her |
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sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Allen as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |