TITLE: Congratulating Ann Alotto on her receipt of the 2010 Woman of the Year and Humanitarian of the Year awards from the Mineola Chamber of Commerce.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Ann Alotto on her receipt of the 2010 Woman of the Year and Humanitarian of the Year awards from the Mineola Chamber of Commerce.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Ann Alotto received the 2010 Woman of the Year and Humanitarian of the Year awards from the Mineola Chamber of Commerce on February 15, 2011; and WHEREAS, The president of the Mineola Lions Club, Ann Alotto assists with Casseroles-to-Go, an ongoing fundraiser for the Lions and the local library; she is also the vice president of the Mineola Pilot Club, an international service organization that focuses on brain-related disorders; in addition, she is a director of Caring and Sharing, a Christmas initiative, and has served as chair of the group's holiday campaigns for the past two years; and WHEREAS, Ms. Alotto has lived in Mineola for about seven years, establishing a new business and overseeing the family farm, and she takes great pride in her two children, Rick and Regina, and two grandchildren; and WHEREAS, The strength of our communities depends on individuals like Ann Alotto, whose tireless work in behalf of area residents has contributed immeasurably to the quality of life in Mineola; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Ann Alotto on her receipt of the 2010 Woman of the Year and Humanitarian of the Year awards from the Mineola Chamber of Commerce and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Alotto as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1479 was adopted by the House on May 5, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House