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Congratulatory And Memorial Calendar

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
10:00 AM

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********** CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS **********

HR 1875             Hughes

Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the founding of Fort Sherman.

HR 1877             Coleman

Honoring former University of Houston basketball coach Guy V. Lewis on his enshrinement in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

HR 1880             Fallon

Congratulating the Aubrey High School recipients of the Denton County Livestock Association and the Blue Ribbon Club scholarships.

HR 1881             Fallon

Congratulating the Pilot Point High School softball team on winning the 2013 District 12-2A championship.

HR 1882             Fallon

Congratulating members of the Griffin Middle School Choir who participated in the Lewisville ISD East Zone Choir Solo and Ensemble Competition.

HR 1883             Fallon

Congratulating the Pilot Point eighth grade girls' track and field team on winning the District 12-2A title.

HR 1884             Fallon

Honoring Teen Leadership students at Pilot Point Middle School for their participation in the Rain Barrel Project.

HR 1885             Fallon

Commending the participants in the Keep Pilot Point Beautiful 8th Annual Trash-Off.

HR 1886             Herrero

Congratulating Patrick and Renee Tarlton on the birth of their son, Tyler Grigar Tarlton.

HR 1887             Herrero

Congratulating Xavier Zamora of Robstown High School on his selection as a 2013 Exemplary Migrant Student by The University of Texas at Austin Migrant Student Graduation Enhancement Program.

HR 1888             Herrero

Congratulating Hector Salinas on his induction into the Texas A&M University--Kingsville Javelina Athletic Hall of Fame.

HR 1890             Eiland

Congratulating Robert Chase Bossert of Jamaica Beach on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

HR 1892             Sheffield, J. D.

Congratulating Jared Thames of Glen Rose High School on taking his second state championship in powerlifting with his 2013 win.

HR 1893             Reynolds

Honoring the Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation.

HR 1895             Eiland

Expressing support for chronic care coordination and encouraging the adoption of evidence-based strategies to prevent, postpone, and treat chronic diseases.

HR 1896             Goldman

Congratulating the Honorable Tom Craddick on his induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

HR 1897             Thompson, Senfronia

Commemorating the 100th McIntosh-Ruffin Family Reunion in Jefferson.

HR 1898             White

Recognizing Dr. Scott Moody as Pastor of the Day on May 7, 2013.

HR 1899             White

Congratulating Emily Sue Soisson on her graduation from Jasper High School.

HR 1900             Cortez

Congratulating Magdalen Wiatrek of Kenedy on her 100th birthday.

HR 1903             Miles

Honoring the Reverend Max A. Miller, Jr., of Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church in Houston for serving as Pastor of the Day on April 12, 2013.

HR 1908             Workman

Commending the Cheyanna's Champions-4-Children organization for its Austin to Boston Campaign.

HR 1909             Workman

Congratulating Neomi Raad of Austin on her retirement from the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.

HR 1910             Turner, Scott / Sanford

Congratulating Racy Grant of Prosper High School on her receipt of the Speech, Debate, and Theatre Educator of the Year Award from the National Federation of State High School Associations.

HR 1915             Lozano

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of St. John Lutheran Church in Bishop.

HR 1916             Lozano

Congratulating Aunt Aggie De's Pralines of Sinton on being named the 2013 Official Best Gourmet Pralines and Pecan Candy in Texas by the Official Best Of TV show and website.

HR 1918             Callegari

Congratulating John Paul Callegari on his graduation from St. Pius X High School in Houston.

HR 1919             Guerra

Congratulating the McAllen Independent School District Board of Trustees on being named the 2012 Texas Outstanding School Board of the Year by the Texas Association of School Administrators.

HR 1920             Guerra

Honoring the city of Palmhurst for its contributions to the Rio Grande Valley.

HR 1921             Guerra

Congratulating the Monitor newspaper of McAllen on its receipt of numerous awards at the 2013 Texas Associated Press Managing Editors conference.

HR 1922             Guerra

Honoring La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) for its 10 years of service to colonia residents in Hidalgo County.

HR 1923             Guerra

Commending Ann Williams Cass, executive director of Proyecto Azteca, for her achievements in South Texas.

HR 1924             Guerra

Honoring Dario V. Guerra, Jr., of Edinburg for his contributions to the Rio Grande Valley.

HR 1925             Guerra

Commending Edson Amaro of Edinburg for his inspiring attitude and resilience in the face of extraordinary challenges.

HR 1926             Guerra

Congratulating the McAllen Independent School District on its designation as a 2013 Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants' Foundation.

HR 1927             Guerra

Congratulating Alexandra Marie Vasquez of IDEA Academy and College Preparatory Mission on being chosen to participate in Subiendo: The Academy for Rising Leaders at The University of Texas at Austin.

HR 1928             Guerra

Commending Nicholas Tijerina of Edinburg for his inspiring attitude and resilience in the face of extraordinary challenges.

HR 1929             Guerra

Congratulating Valerie De Leon of McAllen Memorial High School on being chosen to participate in Subiendo: The Academy for Rising Leaders.

HR 1930             Dutton / Johnson

Honoring Kappa Alpha Psi on its 81st Grand Chapter Meeting.

HR 1934             Davis, Yvonne

Congratulating Bernice Washington on her selection as chair of the board of directors of Texas Health Resources--Presbyterian Healthcare Resources.

HR 1935             Davis, Yvonne

Congratulating Captain Dr. TeCora Ballom on her selection as a Women's History Month honoree of the Southeast Dallas Business and Professional Women's Senior and Youth Clubs.

HR 1936             Davis, Yvonne

Congratulating Dr. Melanie Belt on her selection as a Women's History Month honoree of the Southeast Dallas Business and Professional Women's Senior and Youth Clubs.

HR 1937             Davis, Yvonne

Congratulating Jennifer Manzay on her selection as a Women's History Month honoree of the Southeast Dallas Business and Professional Women's Senior and Youth Clubs.

HR 1938             Davis, Yvonne

Honoring Curtis King for his achievements as founder and president of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.

HR 1939             Davis, Yvonne

Congratulating John Clem on being named a 2013 Good Samaritan by the Dallas Baptist University-Oak Cliff Partnership.

HR 1940             Davis, Yvonne

Congratulating Dr. Cheronda Steele on her selection as a Women's History Month honoree of the Southeast Dallas Business and Professional Women's Senior and Youth Clubs.

HR 1941             Hughes

Honoring Barbara Lynn for her 50 years of teaching at Quitman Elementary School.

HR 1942             Hughes

Congratulating Martha Harris of Mineola on her retirement from City National Bank after more than 40 years in the banking business.

HR 1944             White

Congratulating the Hardin County nominees for the 2013 Babe Didrikson Zaharias Junior Golfer of the Year Awards.

HR 1946             White

Commemorating the dedication of the historical marker honoring Colonel Samuel S. Lewis in Sand Ridge Cemetery.


********** MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS **********

HR 1878             Coleman

In memory of Henry M. Garza of Houston.

HR 1889             Herrero

In memory of Mary Lou Trevino of Robstown.

HR 1901             Hughes

In memory of Jack David Ledkins of Mineola.

HR 1911             Darby

In memory of Jack Pardee, renowned football player and coach.

HR 1912             Darby

In memory of John F. Sutton, Jr., former dean of The University of Texas School of Law.

HR 1931             Miller, Doug

In memory of former Comal County judge and school superintendent Max R. Wommack, Sr., of Seguin.

HR 1932             Miller, Doug

In memory of Thomas G. Zipp of New Braunfels.

HR 1933             Miller, Doug

In memory of Charles Henry "Tart" Mund of New Braunfels.

HR 1943             Guillen

In memory of Richard Reyes of Poteet.

HR 1945             White

In memory of Larry "L. J." Jones of Spurger.

HR 1947             Harless

In memory of Leslie Gerald Walker, Jr., of Houston.