H.R. No. 796
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sandi Stevens has long distinguished herself
through her volunteer work in the community and has played an
especially significant role in efforts to help victims of family
violence in Dallas and surrounding cities; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Stevens serves as president of the board of
directors for The Family Place, one of the area's largest providers
of outreach to those who have experienced or are threatened by
family violence; the organization offers vital assistance that
includes counseling, housing, and a 24-hour hotline; and
WHEREAS, This accomplished Texan's leadership skills have
been a valuable asset for The Family Place; its volunteers are
responsible for over 150,000 hours of service annually, and their
work entails caring for numerous families at any given time, with
the agency feeding and otherwise providing for more than 50
children every day; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Stevens also gives back to her community by
serving on the board of directors for the Dallas Children's
Theater, and she volunteers with the CareerCare group at St. Andrew
United Methodist Church; she is a former member of the advisory
council for the Sci-Tech Discovery Center science and technology
museum; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her extensive volunteer work, Ms.
Stevens is a highly accomplished professional who has worked as a
human resources executive for many top companies and is currently a
senior vice president with Challenger, Gray, and Christmas;
moreover, she is a former president of the Dallas Human Resource
Management Association and served as director of the DHRMA
Southwest Conference; and
WHEREAS, Deeply committed to her community, Sandi Stevens has
donated her time and talents to help those in need and make the
Dallas area an even better place to live, and she is indeed worthy
of recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Sandi Stevens for her outstanding
community service work and extend to her sincere best wishes for
continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Stevens as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Taylor of Collin
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 796 was adopted by the House on March
17, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House