86R30947 BK-D
 
  By: Minjarez H.R. No. 1471
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Dorcas Seals, a school counselor at Barbara Jordan
  Early College Prep in Austin, has distinguished herself throughout
  her 20-year career in the fields of social work and mental health;
  and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Seals earned her bachelor's degree in social
  work from Prairie View A&M University and her master's degree in
  social work from Texas State University; over the past two decades,
  she has acquired experience working at Austin State Hospital and at
  Integral Care, which she also served as a trustee; and
         WHEREAS, Before becoming a school counselor, Ms. Seals was a
  member of various committees within the Austin Independent School
  District; a dedicated volunteer and civic leader, she has been a
  member of the City of Austin Community Development Commission and
  the Community Action Network; she is also active in the Delta Beta
  Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., and she currently sponsors the
  sorority's Xinos youth group; and
         WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Seals has enjoyed the love
  and support of her husband, Timmie Seals, with whom she has shared
  32 years of marriage; and
         WHEREAS, Admired by all who know her, Dorcas Seals may indeed
  reflect with satisfaction on her accomplishments and on the many
  contributions she has made in behalf of her fellow citizens; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby honor Dorcas Seals for her 20-year career in
  social work and mental health and extend to her sincere best wishes
  for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Seals as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.