SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1002
WHEREAS, Laurie M. Glaze is retiring as the founding
executive director of One Voice Texas in June 2015, and this
occasion provides an ideal opportunity to recognize her for an
exemplary career spanning three decades in health and human
services; and
WHEREAS, In 2003, One Voice Texas was established to unite
the efforts of health and human services organizations striving
to meet community needs in a time of scarce resources; under the
leadership of Laurie Glaze, the organization has grown to include
more than 100 member organizations working together to develop
systemic solutions and create sustainable models for the
delivery of services; and
WHEREAS, She previously served as managing director of
Adoptation, a collaborative of eight child-placing agencies and
Harris County Children's Protective Services; in 2007, she was
named Texas Social Worker of the Year by the National Association
of Social Workers, and in 2009, she received the Advocate of the
Year Award from the Houston Area Association for the Education of
Young Children, as well as the SAVVY SISTER Award from Houston
Woman Magazine; she holds a master's degree in social work from
the University of Houston; and
WHEREAS, Through her vision, skill, and dedication, Laurie
Glaze has earned the respect and admiration of the health and
human services community, and as she embarks on the next exciting
chapter of her life, she may indeed take pride in her
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby honor Laurie Glaze on the occasion of her
retirement as executive director of One Voice Texas 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 her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Garcia
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate