H.R. No. 1509
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In a fitting tribute to a remarkable Texan, Jerry
Johnston Andrew was honored at the annual gala luncheon benefiting
The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research Foundation and TIRR
Family, which took place on March 30, 2011, in Houston; and
WHEREAS, Since a 1974 car accident that made her a
quadriplegic, Ms. Andrew persevered to raise four daughters and
also to assist numerous nonprofit organizations; and
WHEREAS, Through the decades, she has remained actively
involved in the lives of her children and never allowed her physical
limitations to prevent her from attending all of their activities
while they were growing up; she is now a proud and active
grandmother of seven; and
WHEREAS, This tireless volunteer has dedicated thousands of
hours to a variety of causes; she has served on the board of TIRR,
has been a director of the 100 Club, and is a lifetime vice
president of the board of directors of the Houston Livestock Show
and Rodeo; in addition, she has served as president of the
Assistance League of Houston and is a member of United Cerebral
Palsy of Greater Houston; for her achievements, Ms. Andrew was
honored at the UCP Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Possessing the will to overcome great adversity,
Jerry Johnston Andrew is an inspiration to all who have learned of
her experiences, and it is a pleasure to recognize her for her
determination and selfless concern for others; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jerry Johnston Andrew for the
well-deserved honor she received from The Institute for
Rehabilitation and Research Foundation and TIRR Family and extend
to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Andrew as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Woolley
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1509 was adopted by the House on May
5, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House