H.R. No. 89
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Nancy Hanks Ellis has been inducted into the 2023
San Marcos Women's Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1984, the San Marcos Women's Hall of
Fame has grown to include more than 140 local residents; criteria
for selection include performing volunteer work in multiple areas
of service, meeting the needs of the community, demonstrating
initiative, influencing positive change, and going above and beyond
the call of duty; and
WHEREAS, A resident of San Marcos since 1966, Nancy Ellis
served the community throughout her rewarding five-decade career as
an educator, and she continues to seek out opportunities to better
the lives of underserved women and children since retiring; over
the course of nearly 25 years as a Court Appointed Special Advocate,
Ms. Ellis has provided indispensable support to more than 50
children; she has further championed the needs of area children
through her work as a trustee for the San Marcos Consolidated
Independent School District and as one of the longest-serving
members of the San Marcos chapter of PFLAG; and
WHEREAS, Other local organizations that have benefited from
Ms. Ellis's involvement include CHRISTUS Santa Rosa
Hospital-San Marcos, the Hays-Caldwell Women's Center, and the
Hays County Women's Political Caucus; moreover, she has generously
contributed to her congregation at St. Mark's Episcopal Church as a
member of both the School of Wisdom Committee and the handbell
choir; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Ellis has set an inspiring example of
volunteerism and civic leadership, and the citizens of San Marcos
are fortunate indeed to count her among their fellow residents;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Nancy Hanks
Ellis on her induction into the San Marcos Women's Hall of Fame and
extend to her sincere appreciation for her contributions to her
community; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Ellis as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Zwiener
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 89 was adopted by the House on
November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House