81R5935 MG-D
By: Dutton H.R. No. 197
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Missouri City/Houston Metro chapter of the
National Women of Achievement, Incorporated, is honoring 16 Unsung
Heroes at its Silver Anniversary Celebration on January 31, 2009;
and
WHEREAS, NWOA is a service organization dedicated to youth,
women, and senior citizens; by promoting philanthropy, political
awareness, arts appreciation, and other outreach initiatives, its
members strive to make a positive impact in their communities; and
WHEREAS, The group is recognizing 16 individuals who have
demonstrated exceptional effort in serving their fellow citizens
and contributing to society as a whole; the Unsung Heroes are
actively involved in numerous activities, devoting both time and
resources to their service endeavors; these outstanding civic
leaders represent a variety of industries and backgrounds, but they
embody a common spirit of compassion and commitment; and
WHEREAS, This year's honorees include: Dr. Mary M. Addison,
Mrs. Carrie L. Allen, Mrs. Willie Belle Boone, Mrs. Gwendolyn
Branch, Dr. Bente Gage, Mrs. Barbara Lange, Mr. James Little, Dr.
Anna L. C. Mapp, Mr. LeRoy Mills, Jr., Dr. Sandy Murphy, Rev. Verna
Powers, Mrs. Ida Reed, Mrs. Katie Roberson, Mrs. Carolyn Simples,
Mrs. Dorothy Winn, and Mrs. Thessy N. Wachukwu; and
WHEREAS, By commending the Unsung Heroes for their enduring
commitment to community service, NWOA is encouraging others to
follow the powerful example of social responsibility set by these
remarkable individuals; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the 2009 honorees of the National
Women of Achievement, Incorporated, Silver Anniversary Celebration
on their selection as Unsung Heroes and extend to all those
associated with this noteworthy organization sincere best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Missouri City/Houston Metro chapter of the
National Women of Achievement as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.