SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 517
         WHEREAS, Elizabeth Watkins, the president and founder of
  Refresh Frisco, received a Governor's Volunteer of the Year Award
  on April 19, 2023; and
         WHEREAS, At the 39th Annual Governor's Volunteer of the Year
  Awards, honorary chair First Lady Cecilia Abbott recognized 14
  individuals from across the Lone Star State who demonstrated an
  exceptional dedication to serving their communities in 2022; and
         WHEREAS, A fitting recipient of this prestigious honor,
  Ms. Watkins is the founder of Refresh Frisco, a nonprofit
  organization that provides essential hygiene products to
  children in need; the organization distributes Refresh Packs,
  which contain a selection of hygiene supplies, including soap,
  deodorant, and toothpaste, to students in the Frisco Independent
  School District; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Watkins recently expanded the program's reach
  with the establishment of Refresh Little Elm in order to serve
  students in the Little Elm Independent School District; in the
  three years since its establishment, Refresh Frisco has provided
  products to more than 1,400 students, and it earned a Best in
  Business honor from Frisco STYLE Magazine and selection as a
  Nonprofit Organization of the Year finalist by the Frisco Chamber
  of Commerce; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Watkins has been a valued resident of Frisco
  for the past 15 years, and she holds a bachelor's degree in
  accounting and a master's degree in business administration from
  Gonzaga University as well as a nonprofit management
  certificate; and
         WHEREAS, Elizabeth Watkins has made a meaningful
  difference in the lives of numerous young Texans, and it is a
  pleasure to join in honoring her for her contributions; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby congratulate Elizabeth Watkins on receiving
  a 2023 Governor's Volunteer of the Year Award 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. Watkins as an expression of high regard from the
  Texas Senate.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 4, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate