H.R. No. 89
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Nancy Hanks Ellis has been inducted into the 2023
  San Marcos Women's Hall of Fame; and
         WHEREAS, Established in 1984, the San Marcos Women's Hall of
  Fame has grown to include more than 140 local residents; criteria
  for selection include performing volunteer work in multiple areas
  of service, meeting the needs of the community, demonstrating
  initiative, influencing positive change, and going above and beyond
  the call of duty; and
         WHEREAS, A resident of San Marcos since 1966, Nancy Ellis
  served the community throughout her rewarding five-decade career as
  an educator, and she continues to seek out opportunities to better
  the lives of underserved women and children since retiring; over
  the course of nearly 25 years as a Court Appointed Special Advocate,
  Ms. Ellis has provided indispensable support to more than 50
  children; she has further championed the needs of area children
  through her work as a trustee for the San Marcos Consolidated
  Independent School District and as one of the longest-serving
  members of the San Marcos chapter of PFLAG; and
         WHEREAS, Other local organizations that have benefited from
  Ms. Ellis's involvement include CHRISTUS Santa Rosa
  Hospital-San Marcos, the Hays-Caldwell Women's Center, and the
  Hays County Women's Political Caucus; moreover, she has generously
  contributed to her congregation at St. Mark's Episcopal Church as a
  member of both the School of Wisdom Committee and the handbell
  choir; and
         WHEREAS, Nancy Ellis has set an inspiring example of
  volunteerism and civic leadership, and the citizens of San Marcos
  are fortunate indeed to count her among their fellow residents;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Nancy Hanks
  Ellis on her induction into the San Marcos Women's Hall of Fame and
  extend to her sincere appreciation for her contributions to her
  community; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Ellis as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Zwiener
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 89 was adopted by the House on
  November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House