SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 248
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the Urban League of Greater Dallas in recognizing Cheryl L.
Mayo, who is receiving a legacy torch from the Urban League on
February 26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Urban League is the nation's oldest and
largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African
Americans and others to enter the economic and social mainstream;
the Urban League of Greater Dallas follows the national
organization's mission and promotes economic self-reliance,
parity, power, and civil rights; and
WHEREAS, Cheryl Mayo is the executive director of West
Dallas Community Centers, Incorporated, where she oversees the
management and programs for four community-based centers for
at-risk youths; and
WHEREAS, She received a bachelor of science degree in
business management from Fisk University and earned a master of
science degree in public health and healthcare administration
from Meharry Medical College; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her job, Cheryl generously devotes
her time and energy as a mentor to women and girls in the
community; she is active in Girls, Incorporated; Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Incorporated; The Links, Incorporated; and the
Dallas Women's Foundation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Cheryl L. Mayo for her many
achievements and her service to her community and extend to her
congratulations on being selected to receive a legacy torch from
the Urban League of Greater Dallas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 18, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate