TITLE: Recognizing Jane Cummins, who was sworn in as president of the Texas Lyceum.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Jane Cummins, who was sworn in as president of the Texas Lyceum.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Jane Cummins, who was sworn in as president of the Texas Lyceum on January 22, 2015; and WHEREAS, The Texas Lyceum is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to identifying the next generation of Texas leaders; it is composed of young men and women from across the state who have demonstrated leadership in their professions and communities, as well as a deep commitment to Texas; and WHEREAS, Jane Cummins is the executive director of the award-winning Housing, Entrepreneurship and Readiness Training Program, also known as the H.E.A.R.T. Program; the program was established to serve Houston-area adults with developmental disabilities; and WHEREAS, Under her leadership, the program has addressed the challenge of limited employment opportunities for those with developmental disabilities by working in partnership with local venues to provide jobs in such areas as concession sales and vending machine maintenance; and WHEREAS, Through the years, she has received numerous honors for her work, including the title of Outstanding Young Texan from the Texas Jaycees, the Rising Star award from the Houston chapter of the League of Women Voters, and the title of First Lady of the Year from the Houston City Council; it is truly fitting that she receive special recognition for her outstanding achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Jane Cummins on her commitment to service and extend to her congratulations and best wishes for success as president of the Texas Lyceum; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Garcia, Ellis, Whitmire President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 9, 2015.