81R23386 CBE-D
By: Crownover H.R. No. 1497
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Kathy King Gilbert of Lake Dallas has been named the
2009 Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year; and
WHEREAS, A registered dietician, Ms. Gilbert has been in
private practice for nearly four decades and she has counseled more
than 6,000 patients; in 1991, she established Helm Publishing,
which provides continuing education credits for dieticians and
nurses, and she also serves as an international speaker; she has
contributed to her profession as president of the Colorado Dietetic
Association and as a board member of the American Dietetic
Association, and she is the recipient of an Award of Excellence in
the Practice of Consultation by the ADA; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Gilbert has further distinguished herself as a
dedicated member of her community; she shares her time and talents
with such organizations as the Lake Cities Education Foundation,
the Lake Cities United Methodist Church Footprints Preschool, and
the Lake Cities Lions Club, which she served as president;
moreover, she is a longtime volunteer at the Golden Agers Senior
Citizens Dinner and, through her business, she participates in
annual Lake Dallas Main Street activities; and
WHEREAS, Kathy King Gilbert's enthusiasm and generosity are
helping to make the Lake Cities area an even better place to live
and work, and it is a pleasure to join in commending her for her
outstanding efforts in behalf of her fellow residents; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Kathy King Gilbert on being named
the 2009 Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year 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. Gilbert as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.