TITLE: Congratulating Emily Barton on earning the 2010 Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Cancer Society's High Plains Division.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Emily Barton on earning the 2010 Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Cancer Society's High Plains Division.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Emily Barton was presented the 2010 Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Cancer Society's High Plains Division on January 22, 2011; and WHEREAS, Ms. Barton is one of only six individuals in history to earn this honor, which is the most prestigious award given by the American Cancer Society; a truly deserving recipient, she has shared her time and talents with the organization for more than half a century; and WHEREAS, Since becoming a volunteer in 1959, Ms. Barton has served in every capacity, from fund-raising to patient services to advocacy; she has held nearly every committee position with Relay For Life, served as a contact person for mammogram unit appointments, and been a patient advocate at the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center; today, she continues her efforts as a patient services coordinator, assisting individuals in Crane and the surrounding areas; and WHEREAS, Ms. Barton has traveled to Austin and Washington, D.C., to support the fight against cancer; a legislative advocate, she has lobbied on issues of tobacco control and the use of tobacco settlement money in the Texas Tobacco Prevention Pilot Initiative; and WHEREAS, In addition to her work with the cancer society, Ms. Barton has promoted organ donation with the Southwest Transplant Alliance, assisted the American Red Cross with blood drives and services in the aftermath of tornados, and volunteered with the Battered Woman's Center; and WHEREAS, Her exceptional efforts have earned her recognition as Crane's Citizen of the Year and the Governor's Volunteer Award, as well as Woman of the Year, Lifesaver, and Pace Setter awards from the American Cancer Society; and WHEREAS, Emily Barton has contributed to her fellow citizens through a lifetime of purposeful endeavor, and in so doing, she has set an inspiring example of compassion and generosity toward others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Emily Barton on earning the 2010 Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Cancer Society's High Plains Division 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. Barton as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Craddick Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 574 was adopted by the House on March 10, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House