SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 395
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Florida Cooper for her courage and perseverance as a
community leader and cancer survivor; and
WHEREAS, Florida Cooper was diagnosed with breast cancer
in March of 1988; she did not allow her condition to dominate her
life, continuing to pursue her career and her involvement in
civic affairs; and
WHEREAS, A chance meeting with Carl Stokes, who later
became mayor of Cleveland, sparked her interest in politics and
led to her involvement in helping numerous qualified candidates
gain office; and
WHEREAS, She is founder and president of Friends of
Friends, an informal network of professionals and community
leaders who pool their resources to support nonprofit,
community-based programs and activities; she is also working on
building the "Hanging Tough" Garden Cottage and Resource Center,
a facility providing services and ministering to the needs of
those diagnosed with cancer; and
WHEREAS, On February 19, 2011, her friends and family
gathered at the Private Retreat in Houston to jointly celebrate
her birthday and her status as a 22-year cancer survivor; a
beloved and respected member of her community, she is noted for
her compassion for others and her enthusiasm for living each day
to the fullest; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Florida Cooper on her dedication and
fortitude and extend to her best wishes for continuing 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.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 28, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate