H.R. No. 2377
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jeanne Foskett 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, A college administrator and educator, Ms. Foskett
served for eight years on the YWCA's board of directors; during her
tenure, she was instrumental in establishing goals and curriculum
of the Racial Justice Program, taking part in the first class and
going on to become one of the program's trainers; and
WHEREAS, In 2002, Ms. Foskett helped establish the YWCA
Community Building Momentum Leadership Institute, once again
training individuals and leading group sessions; more than 200
people have graduated from the program; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated volunteers play an important role in
communities across the Lone Star State, and for many years, Jeanne
Foskett has served as an inspiring mentor 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 Jeanne Foskett for her record of service
with the El Paso YWCA and extend to her sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Foskett 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. 2377 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House