African American Chamber to recognize six leaders Thursday
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What: African American Chamber of Commerce of Victoria's 2009 Chairman's Awards Banquet
When: Thursday at 7 p.m.
Where: Victoria Country Club, 14 Spring Creek Road
For more information, call 361-645-7103.
On Saturday it was Cuero, where she attended Turkeyfest and caught a glimpse of Ruby Begonia's victory. Monday began in Austin and ended at a Lavaca County Farm Service Agency meeting in Hallettsville.
State Representative Geanie W. Morrison is constantly on the go. And, on Thursday, she'll receive a bit of recognition for her work.
Morrison is one of six people who will be honored Thursday at the African American Chamber of Commerce of Victoria's 2009 Chairman's Awards Banquet.
The event is a chance to recognize people who have made a difference in the community, said Matthew Gaskin, the chamber's chairman.
"We enjoy doing it," he said. "There are some people who are doing great things in Victoria."
Other honorees include Roderick and Keith Mumphord, of Mumphord's Barbecue, who will receive the business award, Vickie Smith, who works with the Community Action Committee and will receive the public service award; Maxine Ross, retired educator, who will take home the education award; and Willie C. Porter, who will receive the lifetime sports award.
Morrison, who will receive the lifetime achievement award, said she's flattered by the recognition.
"I'm real excited about it," she said. "I'm honored."
She said she's most proud of the strides she's made for education in the Crossroads region.
Morrison said she began working for education even before joining the legislature but, since then, helped bring about the University of Houston-Victoria's expansion to a four-year institution.
"I think it will be a huge economic boon," she said.
She is also proud of her work on the Baby Moses Law, which offers parents in desperate situations an alternative to abandoning their infants. Texas was the first state to enact such a law but, since then, all 50 states have passed legislation.
This year's ceremony is a banquet, rather than a gala like the organization has done the past two years, Gaskin said.
With the economic downturn, he said it made sense to tone down the event somewhat, but it will still include a sit-down dinner, entertainment and the awards portion.
"The only thing I can say is, if you're not attending, you're gong to miss out," Gaskin said.
