TITLE: Congratulating Nancy Hanks Ellis on her induction into the San Marcos Women's Hall of Fame.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Nancy Hanks Ellis on her induction into the San Marcos Women's Hall of Fame.

FULL TEXT:
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 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. Chief Clerk of the House