H.R. No. 1239
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jan Banta of Wichita Falls has been named Wichitan
of the Year by the Times Record News; and
WHEREAS, This honor was created to pay tribute to individuals
who have dedicated themselves to bettering their community; a truly
deserving recipient, Mrs. Banta established Hospice of Wichita
Falls in the mid-1980s to serve a crucial need for terminally ill
patients and their families; and
WHEREAS, Starting the facility with only one other paid
employee, Mrs. Banta served as its first executive director, and
during her outstanding tenure, Hospice cared for nearly 6,000
patients; and
WHEREAS, Today, nearly a quarter-century later, the
institution and its staff of 140 remain committed to helping
residents live out their lives in comfort and dignity; moreover,
Hospice of Wichita Falls now provides bereavement programs for the
general public; these invaluable initiatives are supported by the
Tree of Lights campaign, a fund-raiser created by Mrs. Banta that
collects at least $100,000 a year in donations; and
WHEREAS, Believing that each stage of human life deserves to
be treated with the utmost respect, Jan Banta has made an
immeasurable difference in the lives of many North Texas residents,
ensuring that they are provided with security, understanding, and
compassion at their journey's end; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jan Banta of Wichita Falls on being
named Wichitan of the Year by the Times Record News and extend to
her sincere best wishes for continued success in all of her
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Banta as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Farabee
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1239 was adopted by the House on April
16, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House