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                                                                  H.R. No. 482



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On March 13, 2003, the El Paso Commission for Women 
is posthumously inducting Josefina A. "Pipina" Salas-Porras 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 education category, Mrs. 
Salas-Porras was not only a teacher, but also a mentor, an advocate, 
and a dedicated civic leader; she touched the lives of several 
generations of Texans through her unique teaching style and her 
dedication to instilling compassion, acceptance, and cultural 
pride in each of her students; and
	WHEREAS, A published author and a cofounder of the Bilingual 
Institute, this esteemed woman was also a widely respected leader 
in the community; she served on the boards of numerous 
organizations, including the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, the El 
Paso Electric Company, Mountain Bell, and the Freedom Foundation as 
well as the El Paso Diabetes Association, Los Pobres Community 
Theater, and the city's convention and visitors bureau; 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 Mrs. Salas-Porras, who use 
their considerable talents and resources to serve others, and it is 
a privilege to join in paying tribute to her many achievements at 
this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the late Josefina A. "Pipina" Salas-Porras 
on her induction into the El Paso Commission for Women's Hall of 
Fame.

                                                                          Chavez

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 482 was adopted by the House on March 
17, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House