Bill Text: TX SR207 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Cecilia Abbott for her contributions to the state.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-15 - Reported enrolled [SR207 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR207-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great | ||
| pleasure in recognizing First Lady Cecilia Abbott, the first | ||
| Hispanic first lady of Texas, for her outstanding service on | ||
| behalf of the citizens of the Lone Star State; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The granddaughter of Mexican immigrants, Cecilia | ||
| Abbott was raised in San Antonio by parents who were educators | ||
| and who instilled in their children a love of learning and a | ||
| commitment to helping others; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Motivated by her love of knowledge, she earned a | ||
| bachelor's degree in psychology and master's degrees in both | ||
| education and theology from the University of Saint Thomas in | ||
| Houston; she began her career as a teacher, and over the years, | ||
| she served as an instructor and administrator at several Catholic | ||
| schools across the state; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mrs. Abbott retired from the field of education in | ||
| 2001 to pursue new avenues in civic service, and she accepted the | ||
| role of managing director of community relations for a company | ||
| that specializes in senior health care facilities and services; | ||
| she was appointed to the State Board for Educator Certification | ||
| by former Governor Rick Perry, and she served the board with | ||
| distinction for seven years; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In addition to dedicating her professional life | ||
| to public service, Cecilia Abbott has volunteered her time in | ||
| leadership roles for numerous civic, educational, and | ||
| philanthropic organizations; she is an example to young women | ||
| throughout the state, and Texans everywhere are indeed honored to | ||
| call her first lady; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
| Legislature, hereby commend First Lady of Texas Cecilia Abbott | ||
| for her devotion to the citizens of Texas and for her many | ||
| contributions to the state and extend to her best wishes in all | ||
| her endeavors; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Lucio | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on February 15, 2017. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
