H.R. No. 771
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The many contributions of Bessie M. Swindle to the
city of Houston are being recognized with the dedication of the
Bessie Swindle Community Center on March 21, 2009; and
WHEREAS, For more than 30 years, Bessie Swindle has used her
skills as a community organizer to make a difference in Houston; in
1985, she founded and served as president of the Cloverland Civic
Club, representing 400 homeowners in the neighborhood, sponsoring
fund-raisers, aiding needy families, and raising money for
scholarships; and
WHEREAS, Since 1994, she has been president of the Southeast
Coalition of Civic Clubs, promoting community awareness, and more
recently, she was appointed outreach coordinator for Congressman Al
Green of the Ninth District; she has also served as community
liaison for the constable's office in Precinct 7 and as a troop
leader for the San Jacinto Council of the Girl Scouts of America;
since 1969, Ms. Swindle has been an active member and volunteer at
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, This energetic and compassionate citizen has earned
many awards and recognitions for her work over the years, including
Parent of the Year from James H. Law Elementary in 1975, the Mayor's
Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service in 1996, the Texas
Legislative Black Caucus Award in 1999, and the Sir Knight Dennis
Armelin Humanitarian Award in 2004, among others; in 2007, the City
of Houston honored her with Bessie M. Swindle Day and Partnership of
Service Day; and
WHEREAS, Formerly the Cloverland Community Center, the
Bessie Swindle Community Center is being renamed in Ms. Swindle's
honor by the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, and this
occasion offers a fine opportunity to pay tribute to this esteemed
community leader; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the dedication of the Bessie Swindle
Community Center and recognize Ms. Swindle for her many good works;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Swindle as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Edwards
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 771 was adopted by the House on March
19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House