H.R. No. 2263
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Vicky Pink of Houston marked a special milestone in
her life with the celebration of her 50th birthday on March 11,
2015; and
WHEREAS, A native of Houston, Ms. Pink was born in 1965 and
raised in the Kashmere Gardens neighborhood, where she graduated
from Kashmere High School; after receiving her associate's degree
from West Los Angeles College, she transferred to the University of
Houston and earned her bachelor's degree in communications with a
concentration in radio and television; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Pink currently serves as the chief photographer
for Houston Style Magazine, in addition to operating her own
business, VP Productions, and she has seen her work published
locally, nationally, and internationally; in addition to managing
the many demands of her career, she gives generously of her time and
talents as a board member for the University of Houston Black Alumni
Association and the Northeast Cultural Arts Council and as vice
president of print for the Houston Association of Black
Journalists; she also mentors students, not only helping them to
advance in their craft but providing vital assistance in time of
need; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic woman is a valued parishioner at
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, where she serves as co-chair
of the lectors ministry; deeply devoted to her family, she takes
great pride in her three children, Jasmine, Amir, and Kailah, her
son-in-law, Maurice, and her two grandchildren, Hazel and Austin;
and
WHEREAS, Widely admired for the passion she brings to her
work and for the generosity of her spirit, Vicky Pink may reflect
with pride on the accomplishments she has realized thus far in her
life, and it is indeed a pleasure to join in honoring her on this
memorable occasion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Vicky Pink on her 50th birthday and
extend to her warmest best wishes for continued success and
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Pink as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2263 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House