82R7175 JGH-D By: Cain H.R. No. 453 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Ruth Ann Jones of Honey Grove High School was named the first State Beta Sponsor of the Year at the Texas Beta Club Convention in Dallas on January 14 and 15, 2011; and WHEREAS, The National Beta Club was founded in 1934 to foster in young people academic achievement, character, leadership, and service to others; today there are more than 420,000 active members in over 8,000 junior and senior Beta Clubs worldwide; and WHEREAS, Ms. Jones, a mathematics teacher, has served as the local sponsor of the Beta Club for 18 years in addition to serving as a state sponsor-elect in 2003 and 2004 and as a state sponsor in 2005 and 2006; under her leadership, members of the Honey Grove Beta Club have participated in a variety of worthwhile activities, including visits to nursing homes, house-painting projects, and military and veteran recognition events; her receipt of the state Beta Sponsor award qualifies her to be considered for the National Beta Club Sponsor of the Year Award at the national convention in Nashville in June; and WHEREAS, For nearly two decades, Ruth Ann Jones has exemplified the highest ideals of the Beta Club, providing guidance and inspiration to the young people of Honey Grove and beyond, and it is indeed fitting to honor her at this time; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Ruth Ann Jones on her selection as the State Beta Sponsor of the Year 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 Ms. Jones as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.