H.R. No. 1211
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce named Sharon
Rogers of Lake Jackson its 2012 Woman of the Year; and
WHEREAS, A native Texan, Sharon Rogers attended Brazosport
High School, Wharton County Junior College, and Brazosport College;
she worked as the manager of community and government affairs at
BASF Corporation, retiring after four decades of service; and
WHEREAS, Long active in her community, Ms. Rogers currently
serves as vice chair of the Brazosport College Board of Regents and
as a member of the board of the Brazosport College Foundation; she
has also served as vice president of the Brazosport Regional Health
System Board of Directors and as board president for the Brazoria
County Historical Museum and for Habitat for Humanity of Southern
Brazoria County; in addition, she has held leadership roles with
the Brazosport Chamber of Commerce, the United Way of Brazoria
County, Hospice Care Team, the Brazos Historical Society, the 100
Club of Brazoria County, and the Brazoria County Youth Home; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Rogers has further been involved with the
chamber of commerce Chairman's Circle, the Brazosport Health
Foundation Power of the Purse Steering Team, the True to Life
Ministries Operation Backpack, and the Gathering Place Interfaith
Ministries; moreover, she is a Paul Harris Fellow of the Brazosport
Rotary Club; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has received numerous accolades
for her many contributions to the Brazosport area, including the
2013 Philanthropist of the Year award from the Community Foundation
of Brazoria County, the Outstanding Volunteer award from the
Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Stephen F. Austin
Leadership Award from the Brazoria County Historical Museum; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Rogers enjoys the love and
support of her husband, David "Speedy" Rogers; and
WHEREAS, Sharon Rogers embodies the spirit of public
engagement that is the lifeblood of American communities, and she
is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Sharon Rogers on her selection as
the 2012 Woman of the Year by the Brazosport Area Chamber of
Commerce and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Rogers as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Bonnen of Brazoria
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1211 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House