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 ______________________________ 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. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House