H.R. No. 2605
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Edna Pemberton has distinguished herself through
her devoted service to the residents of North Texas; and
WHEREAS, Active in the Dallas community for many years, Mrs.
Pemberton coordinated the Oak Cliff Concerned Citizens Against
Crime, a group working to improve neighborhood safety; she
established Bridge Over Troubled Water in an effort to encourage
volunteerism at area shelters and organized the Fall Festival,
which provides food, prizes, and activities for foster and homeless
children; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Pemberton has earned a number of honors for her
contributions, including service awards from the YMCA, the City of
Dallas, and the Governor's Commission for Women, the KKDA African
American Hero Award, and the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce
Willow Award; and
WHEREAS, Edna Pemberton has demonstrated a lasting
commitment to making Dallas an even better place in which to live
and work, and in so doing, she has earned the deep respect and
appreciation of her fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Edna Pemberton for her efforts in behalf
of her community and extend to her sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Pemberton as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Davis of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2605 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House