SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 39
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Sandra Clark, who is being honored with a Robert H.
Miller Professional of the Year Award for her pioneering
achievements in the funeral and mortuary industry; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award is the highest honor that
is given to a professional in the industry and is bestowed by the
National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association; and
WHEREAS, After an initial career as a special education
teacher, Sandra Clark became inspired to enter the funeral
profession in 1987; the following year, she opened the Sandra
Clark Funeral Home and Crematorium and was the first African
American woman to independently establish a funeral home in
Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Sandra has fostered a reputation for excellence
at her funeral home, and due to her compassion, integrity, and
professionalism, her business became a cornerstone of the
community and one of the nation's premier mortuaries; she and her
staff are noted for providing the highest quality of support to
clients as they process the passing of loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Sandra is a highly regarded business leader, an
active community steward, and a generous philanthropist; her
thoughtful and wise mentorship has helped many area women become
strong leaders in their fields; and
WHEREAS, Guided in all things by her faith and her love of
family, Sandra is an esteemed member of the Dallas community, and
she can reflect with pride on her trailblazing accomplishments as
the owner and chief executive officer of the Sandra Clark Funeral
Home and Crematorium; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby recognize Sandra Clark
for her exceptional achievements in her field and extend to her
congratulations on receiving a Robert H. Miller Professional of
the Year Award; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 2, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate