TITLE: Congratulating Judge Ann-Marie Carruth on her receipt of a 2017 YWCA Women of Excellence Award by the YWCA of Lubbock.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Judge Ann-Marie Carruth on her receipt of a 2017 YWCA Women of Excellence Award by the YWCA of Lubbock.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Judge Ann-Marie Carruth is being recognized with the Government Award by the YWCA of Lubbock at its annual Women of Excellence Awards Ceremony on March 9, 2017; and WHEREAS, Created in 1989, the Women of Excellence Awards honor individuals for their contributions as leaders and volunteers, highlighting the vital roles that women play in civic and professional endeavors in the Lubbock area; and WHEREAS, Judge Carruth was elected justice of the peace for Lubbock County Precinct 4 in 2014; a magna cum laude graduate of Texas Tech University, she earned her doctor of jurisprudence degree from the Texas Tech School of Law in 2006 and subsequently fulfilled a lifelong dream of practicing law with her father through the establishment of Saleh Law, PLLC; in addition to her work as an attorney and judge, she has generously donated her time to support a number of community events, including fund-raisers organized by the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Susan G. Komen, and the YWCA, and she has supported Meals on Wheels by performing pro bono legal work and serving on the group's board of directors; and WHEREAS, With her receipt of a Women of Excellence Award, Judge Ann-Marie Carruth joins an elite group of women who have been honored by the YWCA of Lubbock, and she is indeed a worthy role model for this and future generations; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Honorable Ann-Marie Carruth on her receipt of a 2017 Women of Excellence Award from the YWCA of Lubbock 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 Judge Carruth as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frullo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 470 was adopted by the House on February 20, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House