H.R. No. 434
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Laura Waller has selflessly benefited the Family
Abuse Center in Waco over the course of two decades, and it is
indeed appropriate to recognize her for her contributions; and
WHEREAS, After visiting the shelter with a friend, Ms. Waller
felt great empathy for the little ones there, and she wanted to find
a way to help; she volunteered her skills as a seamstress and began
making beautiful clothing for the smaller youngsters, both
fulfilling a basic need for growing children and letting them know
she cared about them; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Waller endeavored to sew one dress a week, and
it is estimated that she made more than 1,000 dresses over the
years; along the way, she slipped a handwritten note into a pocket
of each dress to let the recipient know it was made just for her; in
addition, she made overalls and other clothes for boys; and
WHEREAS, Now an esteemed nonagenarian, Ms. Waller no longer
sews, but she began purchasing items for the center with her bingo
winnings; her fellow players learned of her kindness and began
donating their winnings as well; and
WHEREAS, Laura Waller has made a positive difference in the
lives of countless young children through her compassion and her
dedicated efforts in behalf of the Family Abuse Center, and she has
inspired others through her generosity; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Laura Waller for her contributions to the
Family Abuse Center in Waco and extend to her sincere best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Waller as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 434 was adopted by the House on
February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House