83R17178 JNC-D
By: Carter H.R. No. 1611
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Each year, Altrusa International of Richardson
presents the Outstanding Women of Today - Builders of Tomorrow
Award to women who have made exceptional contributions in their
chosen fields, and a notable group of individuals garnered this
prestigious accolade in 2011 and 2012; and
WHEREAS, Recipients are selected based on the determination,
innovation, and leadership they have demonstrated in their
professions, with awards being presented in small business,
education, government, nonprofit, and corporate categories; in
addition, those in the early stages of their career are eligible for
the Outstanding Woman of Tomorrow honor; and
WHEREAS, In 2011, recipients included Pamela K. Quinn of
LeCroy Center for Educational Telecommunications, Sally L.
Crawford of Jones Day Law Firm, Kirsten Brandt James of Junior
Players, Susan McMahan of Close to You, Inc., and Celina Ann
Cardenas of the Richardson Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, The 2012 award winners were Lacy Durham of Deloitte
Tax, Janice Peters of Hudson Peters Commercial, Rhonda Bonner of
the Richardson Police Department, Janna Gardner of the Healing
Hands Ministries, Susan Barkley of the School of World Languages,
Cultures, and Communications at Richland College, and Lois Reed of
the Dallas Morning News; and
WHEREAS, Through their many professional accomplishments,
these exemplary Texans have garnered the lasting respect of their
colleagues and fellow citizens alike, and their efforts make them
worthy role models for women across the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the 2011 and 2012 recipients of the
Altrusa Outstanding Women of Today - Builders of Tomorrow Award and
extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the honorees as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.