85R7693 CJM-D
By: Leach H.R. No. 147
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sandy Spoonemore of Plano was named Ms. Wheelchair
Texas at the Crown Jewel of Texas Gala in Houston on February 6,
2016; and
WHEREAS, Affiliated with the Ms. Wheelchair America program,
which was established in 1972, the Ms. Wheelchair Texas pageant
selects a supremely accomplished and articulate woman to serve as a
spokesperson for the millions of disabled individuals in the Lone
Star State; the winner qualifies for the Ms. Wheelchair America
contest and spends the next year traveling and making public
appearances to raise awareness of both the needs and the
achievements of her constituency; and
WHEREAS, An inspiring role model, Ms. Spoonemore competed
with nine other contestants to become Ms. Wheelchair Texas; as the
titleholder for 2016, she will be encouraging individuals,
families, companies, and the State of Texas to recognize that
everyone has value and purpose; and
WHEREAS, This longtime Plano resident earned her bachelor's
degree at Baylor University and went on to find success working with
Fortune 500 companies; she later left the corporate world to embark
on a rewarding career with Mary Kay Cosmetics, where she currently
serves as an independent sales director, responsible for managing
and mentoring a team of 85; in honor of her innovation, marketing
skills, and commitment to excellence, she received the 2009
Entrepreneurship Award from the Governor's Committee on People with
Disabilities; and
WHEREAS, While making her mark in the business world,
Ms. Spoonemore has also given generously of her time and efforts on
behalf of others with disabilities, lobbying for federal
legislation to increase employment opportunities and volunteering
at the 2000 Paralympic Summer Games in Sydney; and
WHEREAS, Sandy Spoonemore has demonstrated a boundless
determination and positive spirit in pursuing her goals, and she is
a tremendous source of pride to all who know her; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Sandy Spoonemore on being named
Ms. Wheelchair Texas 2016 and extend to her sincere best wishes for
a meaningful and memorable reign; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Spoonemore as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.