H.R. No. 1091
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jane Hext was honored by the Heritage of Odessa
Foundation with a 2009 Community Statesman Award in recognition of
her outstanding civic contributions; and
WHEREAS, Every year for the past quarter-century, the
Heritage of Odessa Foundation has paid tribute to individuals who
have excelled in their various fields and in their public service
endeavors; nominated by their fellow citizens and chosen by a
special committee, the 13 recipients have volunteered their time
and resources to support Odessa and its residents; in 2009, Mrs.
Hext was selected for this accolade in the category of
philanthropy; and
WHEREAS, The president of the Hext Family Foundation, Mrs.
Hext has supported numerous community organizations and has served
on the boards of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, the West Texas Food
Bank, and the Parks Methodist Retirement Village; she has also been
a member of the HEB Feast of Sharing Committee and of Grace
Christian Fellowship, and she was recognized as a Woman of
Distinction by the Girl Scouts of the Permian Basin, as a First Lady
by Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority, and along with her late
husband, Billy Hext, as Citizen of the Year in 1999; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has demonstrated an unwavering
commitment to her philanthropic work and to the city of Odessa, and
her compassion and generosity are an inspiration to all who know
her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jane Hext on her receipt of a 2009
Community Statesman Award and extend to her sincere best wishes for
continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Hext as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Lewis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1091 was adopted by the House on April
9, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House