81R32847 JGH-D
By: Chavez H.R. No. 2374
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mary Hoover has played a vital role in her community
through her service with the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region; and
WHEREAS, The El Paso YWCA provides services to empower and
enrich the lives of women and girls in the El Paso region, and it is
celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Mary Hoover's relationship with the El Paso YWCA
dates back to her childhood, when she learned gymnastics and tap
dance at the YWCA building on Franklin Street as an eight-year-old
girl; thanks to her early athletic training, she has remained
active throughout her life, as a skilled tennis player and golfer;
and
WHEREAS, In 1969, Ms. Hoover joined the YWCA's board of
directors, playing an instrumental role in adapting the institution
to handle the requirements of providing day care to its members; as
the board's treasurer, she also played a role in managing the
federal money that became available to support child care at that
time; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated volunteers play an important role in
communities across the Lone Star State, and for many years, Mary
Hoover has served as an inspiring leader and role model in El Paso
through her work with this noteworthy organization; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Mary Hoover for her 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 Ms. Hoover as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.