H.R. No. 3001
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Joyce Jaynes has played an important role in the
enduring success of the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region, which is
celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jaynes has been involved with the YWCA for more
than 45 years, during which time she has served as a member of the
board of directors, as a member of the Metropolitan Advisory Panel,
and, most recently, as a trustee of the YWCA of El Paso Foundation;
in honor of her many contributions, the YWCA central branch was
renamed the Joyce Whitfield Jaynes Branch in 1989; and
WHEREAS, Committed to the greater YWCA as well, Ms. Jaynes
served on the national board for more than 12 years and was
especially active with the World Service Council; along the way,
she impressed others with her tireless efforts to promote the
economic, political, and spiritual welfare of women around the
world; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated volunteers are vital to the betterment of
communities across the Lone Star State, and Joyce Jaynes has set an
outstanding example of leadership and generosity through her work
with the YWCA; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Joyce Jaynes for her admirable record of
service with the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region and extend to her
sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Jaynes 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. 3001 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House