H.R. No. 2594 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Stella Mae Nash of Houston has long distinguished herself in her community, and her leadership and generosity of spirit have earned her the heartfelt admiration of all who know her; and WHEREAS, A native of the Bayou City, this esteemed Texan is the wife of the Reverend James E. Nash, with whom she has shared half a century of marriage and raised six children; and WHEREAS, Through the years, Mrs. Nash has benefited her fellow citizens in myriad ways, and her volunteerism includes assisting senior citizens and area youth and serving as a precinct chair; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Nash has also made a positive difference in her work with Houston Hope, an organization that builds homes for individuals in need, and she is a leader in the congregation of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church as well; in her free time, she enjoys doting on her 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and going saltwater fishing; and WHEREAS, Those individuals who step forward to share their time with others are indeed deserving of our profound gratitude, and it is a pleasure to honor Mrs. Nash, who has enriched the lives of countless others with her dedicated community service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby commend Stella Mae Nash for her many good works and deeds 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 Mrs. Nash as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Edwards ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2594 was adopted by the House on May 31, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House