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                                                                  H.R. No. 485



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On March 13, 2003, the El Paso Commission for Women 
is inducting Beatrice "Bitty" Gladstone into its Hall of Fame; and
	WHEREAS, Established in 1985, the commission is composed of 
El Paso citizens who are committed to the pursuit of equal rights 
and responsibilities for all women; inductees to the organization's 
Hall of Fame are recognized in one of five categories, including 
arts, civic leadership, education, professional, and public 
service; and
	WHEREAS, Selected for the civic leadership category, Mrs. 
Gladstone has given generously of her time and talents in support of 
a host of noteworthy El Paso organizations since she moved to the 
city in 1956; among the many programs that have benefited from her 
efforts over the years are the Community Health Fair, the 
Information and Referral Helpline, the Child Treatment Center, 
Women in Community Service, Hospice of El Paso, Chai Manor, the 
American Heart Association, and the American Cancer Society; and
	WHEREAS, Perhaps her most ambitious endeavor was 
spearheading the establishment of the Visiting Nurse Association, 
which was the city's first and only nonprofit home health care 
agency; the organization opened in 1967, with one patient, two 
nurses, and a director; since that time, it has grown to employ some 
850 men and women and serves approximately 1,000 patients per day; 
and
	WHEREAS, The success of the State of Texas, the strength of 
our communities, and the overall vitality of American society 
depend on the dedication of people like Beatrice Gladstone, who use 
their considerable talents and resources to serve others, and it is 
a privilege to join in honoring her at this time; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Beatrice "Bitty" Gladstone on her 
induction into the El Paso Commission for Women's Hall of Fame 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 Mrs. Gladstone as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Chavez

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 485 was adopted by the House on March 
17, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House