SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 208
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the Houston Northwest Chapter of National Women of
Achievement, Incorporated, in paying tribute to its honorees on
the occasion of its Profiles of Prominence Scholarship Breakfast
on March 7, 2015; and
WHEREAS, National Women of Achievement was founded in
Houston in 1975; the organization aims to encourage women and
young people to strive for excellence in their academic pursuits,
maintain high ethical standards, and make lasting contributions
in their chosen career fields; and
WHEREAS, The theme of this year's scholarship breakfast is
"Men Empowering New Generations"; the 2015 event is shining the
spotlight on male mentors for the dedication, commitment,
selflessness, and heart they display in service to others; and
WHEREAS, This year's honorees are Ahmad R. Branch, Alfred
E. Carroll, Christopher Cerf, Reverend Jacari P. Davis, James
Edmond Jr., James L. Hicks III, Heard Robinson Jr., Anthony
Snyder, Devon Castro Stevenson, and Reverend Jerrel Thomas;
their exemplary actions have had a profound impact on the lives
of numerous young people; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to the 2015 Profiles
of Prominence honorees of the Houston Northwest Chapter of
National Women of Achievement, Incorporated, and best wishes to
them for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
their honor and as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Whitmire
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 18, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate