SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 498
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Virginia Gregory Van Cleave, who has been selected for
induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame for her
outstanding work in the area of volunteerism; 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, Throughout her life, Virginia Van Cleave has
excelled in volunteerism, and her multifaceted contributions to
her community have had a significant impact on the lives of area
citizens; she has chaired major fund-raisers for such causes as
the Battered Women's Shelter, the Children's Transplant
Association, and the Birth Defects Foundation; and
WHEREAS, She has served as chief executive officer of
numerous organizations, including the March of Dimes, and she was
a major player in the founding of the Assistance League Thrift
House, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars, which
were in turn donated to help fund Operation School Bell, Toys for
Tots, and college scholarships; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Van Cleave is highly respected for her
dedication to her work and for her outstanding accomplishments as
a volunteer and community leader, and she is an inspiration to
women across our state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend Virginia Gregory Van Cleave 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 19, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate