TITLE: Congratulating Kay Cross on her receipt of the Jane O.Burns Award from the YWCA of Lubbock.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Kay Cross on her receipt of the Jane O.Burns Award from the YWCA of Lubbock.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Kay Cross has been recognized with the 2011 Jane O. Burns Award by the YWCA of Lubbock for her longtime service to that respected community institution; and WHEREAS, The YWCA of Lubbock is dedicated to empowering women and their families, promoting women leaders, and establishing strong role models for the next generation of South Plains women, and all of these goals have been furthered by the contributions of Kay Cross during her tenure as finance director; joining the YWCA in 1986, when the agency was operating with 15 employees on a $300,000 budget, she now provides fiscal management to an organization with more than 250 employees and a budget of $5 million; and WHEREAS, Ms. Cross utilizes her expertise to handle the funds that support the YWCA, tracking spending and reporting on the activities of 14 initiatives, including those that serve children with special needs and with emotional and behavioral challenges and those that promote women's health; going above and beyond her financial duties, she also maintains positive relationships with staff, customers, vendors, and community volunteers; and WHEREAS, Known for her humility, dedication, and strong work ethic, Ms. Cross consistently meets challenges with a smile and a can-do attitude, and she inspires others with her warmth and sense of caring; she stands at the forefront of those individuals who are making a difference in their communities, and she is indeed deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas hereby congratulate Kay Cross on her receipt of the Jane O. Burns Award from the YWCA of Lubbock 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. Cross 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. 113 was adopted by the House on April 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 113 was adopted by the Senate on May 3, 2011, by a viva-voce vote. Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: Date Governor