81R13438 JKB-D
By: Olivo H.R. No. 1117
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In honor of her notable contributions to the
community, Sandi Newkirk has been selected as a 2009 Minority
Achiever by the YMCA of Greater Houston; and
WHEREAS, A native of Kendleton, Ms. Newkirk was instrumental
in the founding of the Fort Bend County Heritage Unlimited Museum,
the first African American Museum to be established in the county;
she currently serves as chair of the museum's executive board and
has done so since the institution was created; and
WHEREAS, This dedicated civic leader has also served on the
Kendleton Mayor's Advisory Committee, the Care for Elders Consumer
Advisory Council in Harris County, and the Fort Bend County
Historical Commission; and
WHEREAS, Sandi Newkirk has given admirably of her time and
energy to aid her community and to ensure that African American
regional history is preserved and shared, and her efforts are duly
recognized with this prestigious award; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Sandi Newkirk on her selection as a
2009 Minority Achiever by the YMCA of Greater Houston 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 Ms. Newkirk as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.