81R15670 JNC-D
By: Kolkhorst H.R. No. 1037
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sally Van Dyke has been named 2008 Woman of the Year
by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce/Economic Development
Foundation; and
WHEREAS, The Woman of the Year award was created in 1968 to
honor Washington County citizens who have made significant
contributions to their community, and Ms. Van Dyke has long been
committed to improving, developing, and enriching the lives of
others; and
WHEREAS, A longtime Girl Scout leader, Ms. Van Dyke is a life
member of the Heritage Society of Washington County and has helped
to place more than 200 historic plaques in the area; in addition,
she has served on the Brenham school board for 14 years and helped
to restore the town's antique carousel; and
WHEREAS, Sally Van Dyke's efforts have made her truly worthy
of the recognition bestowed on her by her community, and it is a
pleasure to honor her at this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Sally Van Dyke on being named 2008
Woman of the Year by the Washington County Chamber of
Commerce/Economic Development Foundation and commend her for her
dedication and service to her fellow residents; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Van Dyke as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.