H.R. No. 2373
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ruth King of El Paso has played a vital role in her
community through her service with the YWCA; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in El Paso, Mrs. King graduated from
Douglass High School and attended the Meharry School of Nursing in
Nashville, Tennessee; this accomplished woman went on to earn a
bachelor's degree in sociology from Fisk University and a
Rockefeller Fellowship to the University of Toronto; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. King returned to El Paso and became the first
African American nurse employed by the local school district; after
more than a decade of service, she retired from nursing and began
sharing her time as a volunteer with a number of worthwhile
initiatives; and
WHEREAS, A committed advocate for the YWCA, she figured
prominently in the development of the Lower Valley branch and
chaired the council during the facility's construction and
remodeling; in that capacity, she helped to secure a day-care
center, thrift shop, and swimming pool for the branch; and
WHEREAS, Elected to the YWCA Board of Directors in 1980, Mrs.
King worked on the first REACH selection committee, which honored
distinguished El Paso businesswomen, and she also organized a
program to involve high school girls in this annual event; her
outstanding efforts in behalf of the organization led to her
appointment to the nominating committee of the YWCA of the USA; and
WHEREAS, Communities across the Lone Star State benefit
greatly from the talent and commitment of individuals such as Ruth
King, and for many years, this dedicated volunteer has served as an
inspiring leader and role model in El Paso through her work with the
YWCA; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Ruth King for her long record of service
with the El Paso YWCA and extend to her sincere best wishes for
continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. King as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Chavez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2373 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House