H.R. No. 3021
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Tracy Yellen 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 seeks to empower and enrich the
lives of women and girls in a 17-county area, and this outstanding
organization is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2009; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Ms. Yellen
moved to El Paso in 1992; in 1997, she was hired to oversee the
development of a YWCA property on the east side of the city, and she
subsequently was instrumental in raising funds to build the YWCA's
Independence House and its Sara McKnight Transitional Living
Center; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Yellen went on to work for the organization on
the international level, managing the Global Campaign for the World
YWCA/USA; she presently serves on the El Paso YWCA Board of
Directors; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated volunteers contribute immeasurably to the
well-being of communities across the Lone Star State, and Tracy
Yellen has helped to secure for countless individuals the hope of a
brighter, more promising future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Tracy Yellen for her exceptional record
of service with the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region and extend to her
sincere best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Yellen 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. 3021 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House