H.R. No. 471 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Madeleine Lipetska is being recognized with the Youth Leadership Award by the YWCA of Lubbock at its annual Women of Excellence awards ceremony on March 9, 2017; and WHEREAS, Created in 1989, the Women of Excellence awards honor individuals for their contributions as leaders and volunteers, highlighting the vital roles that women play in civic and professional endeavors in the Lubbock area; and WHEREAS, A student at Monterey High School, Ms. Lipetska has not only excelled in the classroom but also distinguished herself through numerous extracurricular activities and community service efforts; and WHEREAS, With her receipt of a Women of Excellence award, Madeleine Lipetska joins an elite group of women who have been honored by the YWCA of Lubbock, and she is indeed a worthy role model for this and future generations; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Madeleine Lipetska on her receipt of the 2017 Youth Leadership Award from the YWCA of Lubbock 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 Ms. Lipetska as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frullo ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 471 was adopted by the House on February 20, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House