H.R. No. 2557
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Portia King has been presented with a Community
Builder Award by Masonic Lodge No. 856 in Joaquin; and
WHEREAS, Established by the Grand Lodge of Texas in 1991, the
Community Builder Award was created to recognize non-Masons who
have distinguished themselves through exceptional service to their
community; and
WHEREAS, An alumna of Panola College, Portia King has enjoyed
a rewarding career in nursing that has spanned more than three
decades; since 1996, she has worked as a licensed vocational nurse
for the Joaquin Independent School District, and over the course of
her 21-year tenure, she has played an instrumental role in
organizing many beneficial initiatives, including the Walk for
Diabetes, Pasta for Pennies, and a summer safety program; dedicated
to her profession, she serves as a member of the National
Association of School Nurses and the Texas School Nurses
Organization; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. King enjoys the love and
support of her husband, Ronald, and she takes immense pride in her
two children, Millard and Rondalyn, and her two grandchildren,
Lauren and Jake; and
WHEREAS, Those Texans who step forward to share their time
and talents with others are indeed deserving of our admiration and
gratitude, and Portia King has set an inspiring example of
leadership, compassion, and service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Portia King on her receipt of a
Community Builder Award from Masonic Lodge No. 856 and commend her
on her contributions to her fellow citizens; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. King as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Paddie
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2557 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House