H.R. No. 2609 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Mary Seamore of Houston has distinguished herself through her contributions to her community, and her outstanding civic leadership has earned her the deep admiration of all who know her; and WHEREAS, Ms. Seamore has worked tirelessly to increase voter participation; in addition, she has served the Harris County Democratic Party as an assistant to Billie Carr, and she is a member of the Houston Black Coalition of Democrats, the State Democratic Executive Committee, and Texas Democratic Women; and WHEREAS, Ms. Seamore was born in Washington, Louisiana, and earned her bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Houston; she is retired from her position in the child support division of the office of the attorney general; and WHEREAS, The loving mother of one son, James Duncan, Ms. Seamore is a valued member of Riverside United Methodist Church, where she serves on the stewardship committee; and WHEREAS, Politically engaged citizens play an indispensible role in a democratic society, and through her expertise and dedication, Mary Seamore has served her community, her state, and her nation, setting an example of excellence to which all may aspire; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby honor Mary Seamore for her civic involvement and noteworthy accomplishments and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Seamore as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Edwards ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2609 was adopted by the House on May 31, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House