TITLE: Recognizing Condell Garden on the occasion of her retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Condell Garden on the occasion of her retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Condell Garden is retiring as executive director of Interfaith Ministries of Denton on February 28, 2023, drawing to a close an exemplary career with the organization that has spanned nearly three decades; and WHEREAS, Interfaith Ministries of Denton is a nonprofit agency that was chartered in 1992, and in the early years of its operation, Mrs. Garden served as its sole employee; throughout her tenure as executive director, she has worked tirelessly to advance IFM's mission of providing short-term assistance to individuals and families in need; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Garden has also given generously of her time to numerous other worthy causes in the Denton community; she served on the committee that established Our Daily Bread, an organization supporting the homeless and at-risk in the community, and she has also partnered with various institutions, such as United Way and the Denton Independent School District, in back-to-school events; in addition, she has been a faithful member of the Denton Rotary Club for 22 years and served as its president from 2019 to 2020; moreover, she served her country in the United States Army as a specialist 5; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Garden earned both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Texas Woman's University, and she also holds a certificate in Nonprofit Management & Leadership from Michigan State University; in all her endeavors, she enjoys the love and support of her husband, Earl, and their three children and two grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Over the past 27 years, Condell Garden has played an integral role in an organization that has been a crucial lifeline to countless Denton residents, and she may take satisfaction in knowing that her efforts have made a positive and lasting difference in the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby congratulate Condell Garden on her retirement from Interfaith Ministries of Denton and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Mrs. Garden as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Springer President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 22, 2023.