H.R. No. 1221
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Since 2007, Dr. Jacqueline O. Dansby has
distinguished herself as president of the San Antonio Women's Hall
of Fame, and it is indeed a pleasure to join the members of that
notable organization in paying tribute to this outstanding civic
leader; and
WHEREAS, The San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame was founded in
1984 by Dr. Gloria Jo Floyd, the vice chair of the Governor's
Commission for Women who had also helped establish the Texas
Women's Hall of Fame; since that time, the organization has
extended its membership to more than 300 women who have
demonstrated exemplary efforts in serving their communities, and it
has sought to fulfill its mission to provide educational
scholarships to deserving high school students, as well as women
who have left the workforce to pursue degrees; inducted in 1999, Dr.
Dansby has remained committed to the Women's Hall of Fame, serving
as vice president of the board of directors and chair of the Honoree
Selection Committee before being elected president, and she has
guided the organization through such events as its 25th anniversary
celebration; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Dansby grew up in the Alamo City and holds a
doctoral degree in higher education administration from Texas A&M
University; she has directed Upward Bound at St. Mary's University
in San Antonio, a program that helps to prepare students for
college, and she has shared her expertise with the Alamo Chamber of
Commerce as an education adviser through its African American
Leadership Institute; Dr. Dansby has also served as the San Antonio
director of the Black Former Student Network of Texas A&M
University, and she has worked with both St. Mary's University and
Palo Alto College as an adjunct faculty member; and
WHEREAS, With the utmost dedication and selflessness, Dr.
Dansby has helped bring vital opportunities in higher education to
the members of her community, and she is inspiration to all those
who are fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Dr. Jacqueline O. Dansby for her
contributions to the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame 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 Dr. Dansby as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
McClendon
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1221 was adopted by the House on April
16, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House