H.R. No. 1681
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The national observance of May as Older Americans
Month provides a welcome opportunity to recognize Dr. Terre Denise
Quinn of Allen, who was crowned Ms. Texas Senior America 2023; and
WHEREAS, Open to participants over 60 years of age, Ms. Texas
Senior America honors the achievements of senior women and promotes
healthy aging, wellness, and mental well-being; the winner of the
Texas competition advances to the Ms. Senior America pageant; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Terre Quinn has been a practicing general
surgeon in the Plano area for more than 27 years and specializes in
diseases of the breast; a passionate advocate for women's health,
she is involved in Sisters Network Inc., a national nonprofit
organization that supports African American women affected by
breast cancer; the proud mother of two adult sons, she also mentors
premedical students, teaches youth Bible class, and she is a member
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and the United States
Tennis Association; she plans to use her platform as Ms. Texas
Senior America to advocate for education, to encourage healthy
lifestyle choices, and to raise awareness about domestic abuse; and
WHEREAS, Through her many endeavors, Terre Quinn has set an
outstanding example of leadership and dedication to which others
may aspire, and she is indeed a deserving recipient of this notable
honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Terre Denise Quinn on being
named Ms. Texas Senior America 2023 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 Dr. Quinn as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Davis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1681 was adopted by the House on May
23, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House