SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 589
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Anna Maria Chavez, who has been selected for induction
into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame for her exceptional and
innovative work on behalf of the girls of South Texas; and
WHEREAS, The San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame honors those
women who have contributed significantly to the San Antonio
community and the Bexar County region through their
accomplishments in their profession or field of service; and
WHEREAS, Anna Maria is the chief executive officer of Girl
Scouts of Southwest Texas; a strong advocate for girls and their
education, she assessed the needs of girls in South Texas and
developed a pilot program to help better their lives; and
WHEREAS, The program, Gamma Sigma Girls, targets teen
girls in high school who could benefit from bonding in a
sisterhood type of environment where common interests can be
explored and where girls can find support for discovering their
life goals; and
WHEREAS, Anna Maria Chavez is highly respected for her
dedication to her work and for her innovative endeavors to help
the young women of Texas, and she is an example to women across
our state who wish to explore ways to enrich the lives of others;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Anna Maria Chavez for her
exceptional achievements and extend congratulations to her on
her induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 24, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate