TITLE: Congratulating Beth Lawson on her selection as a 2011 YWCA of Lubbock Woman of Excellence.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Beth Lawson on her selection as a 2011 YWCA of Lubbock Woman of Excellence.

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WHEREAS, Beth Lawson was recognized with a 2011 Woman of Excellence award from the YWCA of Lubbock for her achievements in the field of government and human services; and WHEREAS, An annual project that has honored 185 individuals since 1989, the YWCA Women of Excellence awards are given to women leaders whose contributions to business, industry, and area associations are crucial to the success of those organizations and the Lubbock community; the awards program is in keeping with the YWCA's goal to empower women and their families and to establish strong role models for the next generation of South Plains women; and WHEREAS, Beth Lawson is associate CEO of administrative operations at the Lubbock Regional Mental Health Mental Retardation Center; she has played an important leadership role at the center since 1992 and previously held the posts of CFO, chief of governmental affairs, and contracts management director; her efforts have helped to secure increased funding to support the organization's services, which have greatly benefited area residents who live with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance addiction, AIDS, or HIV; and WHEREAS, In addition to her professional responsibilities, Ms. Lawson serves as president of the Lubbock Regional Directors' Roundtable, and she is a member of committees for the Texas Council of Community Centers, the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, and the United Way of Lubbock; and WHEREAS, Inspiring others with her notable accomplishments, Beth Lawson stands at the forefront of those individuals who are making a positive difference in their communities, and she is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas hereby congratulate Beth Lawson on her selection as a 2011 YWCA of Lubbock Woman of Excellence 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 Ms. Lawson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Frullo Perry President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 105 was adopted by the House on April 21, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 105 was adopted by the Senate on May 3, 2011, by a viva-voce vote. Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: Date Governor