SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 268
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Traci Wickett for her outstanding service as chairman
of the board of United Way of Texas; and
WHEREAS, United Way of Texas has benefitted immensely from
the dedicated leadership of Traci Wickett; during her term as
chairman of the board from 2009 to 2010, the organization has
made significant progress on a variety of statewide initiatives,
improving public access to valuable services such as early
education and college readiness programs, financial education
and tax preparation assistance, health care for children and
seniors, and assistance in disaster recovery and preparedness;
and
WHEREAS, Traci Wickett has served as president and chief
executive officer of United Way of Southern Cameron County since
1996, and she has played a vital role in the organization's
growth; she helped to increase campaign contributions by 26
percent her first year, and the organization has exceeded its
annual campaign goal eight times under her direction; and
WHEREAS, She spearheaded the region's Success By 6
initiative, which focuses on the developmental needs of children
from birth to age six; it was recently named one of the top five
Success By 6 programs in the nation; and
WHEREAS, Under her expert guidance, United Way of Southern
Cameron County has expanded its mission beyond raising and
distributing funds to increasing awareness of the root causes of
societal problems; she regularly addresses national conferences
on the United Way's changing role in the community and is a member
of United Way of America's faculty for courses in funding system
redesign, community impact, and creating Success By 6
initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Active in numerous community organizations, she
is noted for her collaborative efforts with state and local
officials, and she is truly deserving of recognition for the
positive impact she has had on the lives of countless people;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Traci Wickett on her many
achievements and her dedicated service as chairman of the board
of United Way of Texas and extend to her best wishes for continued
success in all her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 15, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate