H.R. No. 884 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Lee Ann Johnson of Marble Falls was awarded the Certified Association Executive credential by the American Society of Association Executives on January 31, 2013; and WHEREAS, Established in 1960, the CAE designation is the highest that can be attained by an association professional; to earn this title, an applicant must have a minimum of three years of experience managing a nonprofit organization, complete at least 100 hours of specialized career training, pass a rigorous examination, and pledge to uphold the CAE code of ethics; moreover, to maintain the credential, individuals must continue their involvement in nonprofit management and participate in ongoing studies and activities; and WHEREAS, The director of member services at the Texas Dental Association, Lee Ann Johnson has been employed in the industry for more than 25 years; before joining the TDA in 2001, she worked in the field services division of the Texas State Teachers Association; and WHEREAS, Through her achievement, Lee Ann Johnson has earned a place among the top five percent of association professionals, and in so doing, she has demonstrated a notable commitment to furthering her expertise and excelling in her field; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Lee Ann Johnson on her receipt of the Certified Association Executive credential from the American Society of Association Executives 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. Johnson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Farney ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 884 was adopted by the House on March 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House