H.R. No. 841
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Virginia DuPuy of Waco is receiving the Silver Eagle
Award from the Longhorn Council of the Boy Scouts of America on
April 7, 2015; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious accolade is given to a citizen who
embodies the ideals of the Boy Scouts, sets an inspiring example of
achievement and leadership, and makes a positive difference in the
community; an influential civic leader, Virginia DuPuy has been a
powerful voice for education for many years; she strongly believes
in the crucial role schooling and early childhood development play
in addressing poverty and long-term economic development, and her
efforts have helped pave the way for many invaluable local
programs; and
WHEREAS, Elected in 2005, Mrs. DuPuy ably served her fellow
citizens during her five-year tenure as Waco's mayor; she is
currently the chief executive officer of DuPuy Oxygen and the
executive director of the Greater Waco Community Education
Alliance, a group committed to creating, leading, and implementing
plans that ensure all area students reach their full academic
potential; in addition, she acts as a trustee for the Cooper
Foundation, which distributes grants in support of the arts,
education, health care, public safety, and other important causes;
and
WHEREAS, In recognition of her tireless work to enhance
quality of life for area residents, she has had two awards named in
her honor, the Virginia DuPuy Partnership Excellence Award,
administered by the Greater Waco Community Education Alliance, and
the Waco Independent School District's Virginia DuPuy First-Year
Teacher Award; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed woman has given freely of her time and
talents for the benefit of her fellow residents, and her dedication
and generosity are an inspiration to all Texans; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Virginia DuPuy on her receipt of
the Silver Eagle Award and extend to her sincere best wishes for
continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. DuPuy 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. 841 was adopted by the House on March
12, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House