82R9228 MMS-D
By: Button H.R. No. 833
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Honorable Beverly Woolley of Houston has been
named speaker pro tempore of the Texas House of Representatives,
and she is the first Republican woman to serve in that capacity; and
WHEREAS, Originally elected to the Texas Legislature in 1994,
Representative Woolley is serving her ninth consecutive term in the
State Capitol; during her tenure she has proven herself to be a
staunch advocate for local governments, promoting legislation that
enables them to function more efficiently and effectively; she has
also initiated proposals to aid law enforcement, protect abused
children, safeguard private property rights, and foster financial
literacy, as well as to help small businesses gain better access to
health insurance and to create greater and more efficient access to
quality health care through the establishment of the Texas Health
Care Council; and
WHEREAS, Representative Woolley currently serves on the
House Ways and Means and Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence
Committees; she has previously chaired the Calendars Committee,
co-chaired the Interim Committee on the Power of Eminent Domain,
and served as vice chair of the Pensions and Investments Committee;
and
WHEREAS, A native of the Bayou City, Representative Woolley
earned a degree in political science with honors from the
University of Houston; she went on to enjoy a successful career in
business as the co-owner of the Houston Armature Works, and she has
long played an active role as a civic leader, serving on the Nassau
Bay City Council and on the boards of the Court Appointed Special
Advocates, the Mental Health Association, and the Foundation for
Financial Literacy; she has also served as a Cub Scout leader and as
a coach for children's sports teams; and
WHEREAS, Recognized on a number of occasions for her work to
promote financial literacy, Representative Woolley was selected
from among state lawmakers nationwide to receive a 2005 Desjardins
Youth Financial Education Award from the Credit Union National
Association; other laurels include the Legislative Excellence
Award from the Texas Municipal Police Association and accolades
from the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, the
Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, and the Texas
Association of Business; and
WHEREAS, Beverly Woolley and her husband, Lynn Woolley,
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 2010; they are the
proud parents of three children, Cheryl Jackson, James Woolley, and
David Woolley, and the devoted grandparents of Abby, Morgan, Jamie,
Jalynn, Anna, and Samuel; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of her career in the Texas House,
Representative Woolley has exemplified the highest standards of
public service while working tirelessly to achieve a brighter, more
prosperous future for the citizens of her district and for Texans
throughout the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable Beverly Woolley on
her selection as speaker pro tempore of this chamber and extend to
her sincere best wishes for continued success in all of her
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Representative Woolley as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.