TITLE: Congratulating Sibyl Westenhaver on her selection as the 2017 Senior of the Year by the City of Katy.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Sibyl Westenhaver on her selection as the 2017 Senior of the Year by the City of Katy.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Sibyl Clapham Westenhaver has been named the 2017 Senior of the Year by the City of Katy; and WHEREAS, In 2006, Sybil Westenhaver began volunteering with the home-delivered meals initiative of the Society of St. Stephen through First United Methodist Church of Katy; she endeared herself to clients through her warmth and kindness, and she soon began taking on more responsibilities, including managing the Thursday drivers; eventually, she became the program's assistant coordinator, and she played a key role in merging the operation into Interfaith Ministries' Greater Houston Meals on Wheels initiative; and WHEREAS, Ms. Westenhaver also served on the Katy Senior Citizens Center Advisory Board for 11 years, alternating with other members in the roles of chair and secretary; in addition, she volunteered with Katy AARP as secretary for three years, and she was a hostess for the group as well; and WHEREAS, A native of western Oklahoma, Ms. Westenhaver attended Southwestern State College; she married her high school sweetheart, Nevin Westenhaver, in 1950, and they lived in California, Florida, Wyoming, and Michigan before settling in Boerne in 1975; following her husband's passing, she moved to Katy to be close to their two children and four grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Sybil Westenhaver has made a positive difference in her community through her dedication to helping others, and she has set an example of leadership and generosity to which all may aspire; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Sibyl Westenhaver on her selection as the 2017 City of Katy Senior of the Year 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 Ms. Westenhaver as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Schofield Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2438 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House