H.R. No. 1561
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In recognition of her exemplary charitable and
community service work, Jana Hunter-Kovar has been named the winner
of the 2009 Women in Service and Enterprise Award from Mesquite
Social Services; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hunter-Kovar has contributed her time and
talents to support a range of worthwhile causes, organizations, and
civic groups; a longtime member of the Mesquite Service League, she
has helped raise thousands of dollars for the many beneficial
initiatives sponsored by the league; and
WHEREAS, This dedicated civic leader has served on the City
of Mesquite Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Mesquite
Chamber of Commerce Board, and she was a vital member of the
Mesquite Social Services Executive Board, filling the position of
chair in 2007; moreover, her tenure as president of the Mesquite
Symphony Guild Board in 2008 included assignments as chair of the
Debutante Ball and the Symphony Style Show; and
WHEREAS, Widely respected for her selfless volunteerism, Ms.
Hunter-Kovar has received a number of honors, including recognition
as the Mesquite Social Services Star Board Member in 2003 and 2006
and as the recipient of its Outstanding Commitment and Achievement
Award in 2004; moreover, she was named the 2005-2006 Volunteer of
the Year by the Mesquite Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, In all of her endeavors, Ms. Hunter-Kovar enjoys the
love and support of her husband, Mike, and her daughters, Kyleigh
and Kaitlin, both of whom have been previously named Mesquite
Symphony Guild debutantes; and
WHEREAS, Jana Hunter-Kovar's enduring commitment to her
community has helped to make the Mesquite area an even better place
in which to live and work, and her efforts are indeed deserving of
special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jana Hunter-Kovar on her receipt of
the 2009 Women in Service and Enterprise Award from Mesquite Social
Services 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. Hunter-Kovar as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Miklos
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1561 was adopted by the House on May
4, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House