H.R. No. 1118 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, An exceptional community leader who focuses on the needs of others first, Carol Vincent of Carthage has been chosen as the 2011 Citizen of the Year by the Panola County Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Vincent is currently serving as chair of the board of the Panola College Foundation, which provides funding for scholarships and equipment for the college and also assists it in acquiring outside grants; she oversaw the foundation's first major capital campaign, and the money raised for the college's library exceeded the goal and allowed Panola College to undertake a more ambitious library project; and WHEREAS, Her impressive record of community volunteer efforts also includes service as chair of the board of Panola General Hospital in the early 1990s, and she led a major effort to renovate and ensure the continued accreditation of the hospital, a facility that is crucial to the Carthage area; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Vincent is a speech pathologist who worked for the Carthage Independent School District for 32 years; in all of her endeavors, she enjoys the love and support of her husband, Lynn, and her three children, Kay Lynn Brumbaugh, Andy Vincent, and Tommy Vincent; and WHEREAS, Carol Vincent has distinguished herself through her dedication to the health and well-being of her community, and her many accomplishments and selfless hard work are greatly appreciated by all who have the good fortune to know her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Carol Vincent of Carthage on being named the 2011 Citizen of the Year by the Panola County Chamber of Commerce 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 Mrs. Vincent as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hopson ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1118 was adopted by the House on April 14, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House