Bill Text: TX SR517 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Congratulating Elizabeth Watkins of Frisco on receiving a Governor's Volunteer of the Year Award.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-04 - Reported enrolled [SR517 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-SR517-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 517
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Watkins, the president and founder of
Refresh Frisco, received a Governor's Volunteer of the Year Award
on April 19, 2023; and
WHEREAS, At the 39th Annual Governor's Volunteer of the Year
Awards, honorary chair First Lady Cecilia Abbott recognized 14
individuals from across the Lone Star State who demonstrated an
exceptional dedication to serving their communities in 2022; and
WHEREAS, A fitting recipient of this prestigious honor,
Ms. Watkins is the founder of Refresh Frisco, a nonprofit
organization that provides essential hygiene products to
children in need; the organization distributes Refresh Packs,
which contain a selection of hygiene supplies, including soap,
deodorant, and toothpaste, to students in the Frisco Independent
School District; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Watkins recently expanded the program's reach
with the establishment of Refresh Little Elm in order to serve
students in the Little Elm Independent School District; in the
three years since its establishment, Refresh Frisco has provided
products to more than 1,400 students, and it earned a Best in
Business honor from Frisco STYLE Magazine and selection as a
Nonprofit Organization of the Year finalist by the Frisco Chamber
of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Watkins has been a valued resident of Frisco
for the past 15 years, and she holds a bachelor's degree in
accounting and a master's degree in business administration from
Gonzaga University as well as a nonprofit management
certificate; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Watkins has made a meaningful
difference in the lives of numerous young Texans, and it is a
pleasure to join in honoring her for her contributions; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Elizabeth Watkins on receiving
a 2023 Governor's Volunteer of the Year Award 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. Watkins as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Springer
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 4, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate