H.R. No. 1339
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the State of Texas
is pleased to recognize Martha K. Spinks, who has been selected for
induction on March 21, 2015, into the San Antonio Women's Hall of
Fame for her outstanding work and leadership in support of the
military; and
WHEREAS, Since 1984, the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame
annually 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, Martha K. Spinks was an Army spouse before being
commissioned as an Army social work officer, and she and her husband
raised two children during their Army career, rising to the rank of
Lieutenant Colonel; and
WHEREAS, She has been the Director of Bexar Area Agency on
Aging for Alamo Area Council of Governments in San Antonio, Texas,
since June 2009 and in that role has made veterans and their
families a
priority group for information, referral and assistance
services and has worked closely with the San Antonio Coalition for
Veterans and other groups to provide services to those who have
bravely served us; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the State of
Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Martha K. Spinks 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 an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her as an expression of high regard and esteem by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Martinez Fischer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1339 was adopted by the House on March
18, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House