H.R. No. 574
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Emily Barton was presented the 2010 Volunteer
Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Cancer Society's High
Plains Division on January 22, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Barton is one of only six individuals in history
to earn this honor, which is the most prestigious award given by the
American Cancer Society; a truly deserving recipient, she has
shared her time and talents with the organization for more than half
a century; and
WHEREAS, Since becoming a volunteer in 1959, Ms. Barton has
served in every capacity, from fund-raising to patient services to
advocacy; she has held nearly every committee position with Relay
For Life, served as a contact person for mammogram unit
appointments, and been a patient advocate at the M. D. Anderson
Cancer Center; today, she continues her efforts as a patient
services coordinator, assisting individuals in Crane and the
surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Barton has traveled to Austin and Washington,
D.C., to support the fight against cancer; a legislative advocate,
she has lobbied on issues of tobacco control and the use of tobacco
settlement money in the Texas Tobacco Prevention Pilot Initiative;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to her work with the cancer society, Ms.
Barton has promoted organ donation with the Southwest Transplant
Alliance, assisted the American Red Cross with blood drives and
services in the aftermath of tornados, and volunteered with the
Battered Woman's Center; and
WHEREAS, Her exceptional efforts have earned her recognition
as Crane's Citizen of the Year and the Governor's Volunteer Award,
as well as Woman of the Year, Lifesaver, and Pace Setter awards from
the American Cancer Society; and
WHEREAS, Emily Barton has contributed to her fellow citizens
through a lifetime of purposeful endeavor, and in so doing, she has
set an inspiring example of compassion and generosity toward
others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Emily Barton on earning the 2010
Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Cancer
Society's High Plains Division 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 Ms. Barton as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Craddick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 574 was adopted by the House on March
10, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House