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Congratulatory And Memorial Calendar

Friday, May 17, 2013
10:00 AM

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

HCR 120             Smithee

Honoring Conquer Chiari for its efforts in behalf of those with Chiari Malformation.

HCR 121             Gutierrez / Martinez Fischer

Declaring May 15, 2013, as Ramon Ayala Day at the State Capitol.

HCR 122             Zerwas

Designating September 23, 2013, as Restless Legs Syndrome--Willis-Ekbom Disease Awareness Day in Texas.

HCR 125             Martinez Fischer

Congratulating the Honorable Charlie Gonzalez on his retirement from the United States House of Representatives.

HCR 126             Márquez

Paying tribute to the life of World War II veteran Juan C. Marquez of El Paso and commemorating the posthumous presentation of his military awards.

HR 1981             Craddick

Honoring Monsignor Larry Droll of St. Ann's Catholic Parish in Midland on the 40th anniversary of his ordination.

HR 1982             Craddick

Honoring Lindsey Wallace on his retirement as superintendent of the Dawson Independent School District.

HR 1986             Bohac

Congratulating Zachary Godlewski of Houston on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

HR 1989             Anchia

Honoring Manny Gonzalez as a participant in the 2013 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.

HR 1990             Ashby

Honoring George Chandler of Lufkin for his accomplishments.

HR 1991             Villalba

Honoring the Junior League of Dallas.

HR 1992             Villalba

Congratulating the Leadership Cadet Corps of Thomas C. Marsh Middle School in Dallas on winning the 2013 National Middle School Cadet Corps Drill Competition.

HR 1993             Laubenberg

Congratulating the Plano East Senior High School Marching Band on earning the 2013 John Philip Sousa Foundation Sudler Shield Award.

HR 2000             Zerwas

Congratulating Jim Short on his many achievements in the cutting horse arena.

HR 2001             Lozano

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Alice.

HR 2002             Lozano

Honoring Margarita Moreno for her 40-year teaching career in the Kingsville Independent School District.

HR 2003             Lozano

Congratulating R. David Guerrero on his receipt of the Citizen of the Year award from the Alice Chamber of Commerce.

HR 2004             Lozano

Congratulating Kristen Franki on her receipt of the Junior Citizen of the Year award from the Alice Chamber of Commerce.

HR 2005             Naishtat

Recognizing the importance of postsecondary education for persons with intellectual disabilities.

HR 2007             Davis, Yvonne

Congratulating Mark Brady on his induction into the DeSoto Independent School District Hall of Honor.

HR 2008             Davis, Yvonne

Congratulating Shirley Cooper on her induction into the DeSoto Independent School District Hall of Honor.

HR 2009             Davis, Yvonne

Congratulating former superintendent Frank Moates on his induction into the DeSoto Independent School District Hall of Honor.

HR 2010             Davis, Yvonne

Congratulating James P. Monkres, Jr., on his induction into the DeSoto Independent School District Hall of Honor.

HR 2011             Sanford

Honoring Megan Pulley for her service as district director in the office of Representative Scott Sanford.

HR 2012             Oliveira

Honoring David Lykes of Georgetown on his contributions to Hispanic radio.

HR 2013             Oliveira

Congratulating Frances Etheridge on her retirement from the Point Isabel Independent School District.

HR 2016             Hughes

Congratulating Brad Gibson, Alba-Golden High School girls' basketball coach, on being named a 2013 Coach of the Year by the Tyler Morning Telegraph.

HR 2017             Hughes

Congratulating Mineola High School girls' basketball coach Clayton Harris on being named Coach of the Year by the Tyler Morning Telegraph.

HR 2018             Hughes

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Guaranty Bond Bank in East Texas.

HR 2019             Hughes

Honoring Dona Julian Cassel for her contributions to Texas A&M University--Commerce.

HR 2020             Springer

Congratulating Brenna Ann Marie Fleitman of Lindsay on winning the 2013 Knights of Columbus Texas State Council Free Throw Competition for her division.

HR 2021             Springer

Commending Mark Thorne-Thomsen for his service as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Drew Springer.

HR 2022             Springer

Honoring Alissa Hale on her service as an intern for Representative Drew Springer.

HR 2023             Springer

Honoring Britt Brandon on his service as an intern for Representative Drew Springer.

HR 2024             Springer

Honoring James Dwyer on his service as an intern for Representative Drew Springer.

HR 2025             Rodriguez, Justin

Honoring Christopher Michael Cox as a participant in the 2013 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.

HR 2026             Rodriguez, Justin

Congratulating Sarah Goldsmith on being named a First Year Educator of the Year by the Northside ISD.

HR 2027             Ratliff

Congratulating the boys' soccer team of Coppell High School on winning the 2013 UIL 5A state championship.

HR 2029             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair John Wilkins of Precinct 4005 in Bexar County.

HR 2030             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Vicente A. Garcia of Precinct 4010 in Bexar County.

HR 2031             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Cecil Roddy of Precinct 4011 in Bexar County.

HR 2032             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Bryant Livingston of Precinct 4036 in Bexar County.

HR 2033             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Renee Watson of Precinct 4039 in Bexar County.

HR 2034             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Denver McClendon of Precinct 4040 in Bexar County.

HR 2035             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair William B. Johnson of Precinct 4045 in Bexar County.

HR 2036             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Michael E. Edwards, Sr., of Precinct 4047 in Bexar County.

HR 2037             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Katherine Thompson-Garcia of Precinct 4049 in Bexar County.

HR 2038             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Karl W. Amrhein of Precinct 4050 in Bexar County.

HR 2039             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Laura Thompson of Precinct 4052 in Bexar County.

HR 2040             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Bryan W. Gerard of Precinct 4053 in Bexar County.

HR 2041             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Dave Abdel of Precinct 4059 in Bexar County.

HR 2042             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Diana A. Guzman of Precinct 4060 in Bexar County.

HR 2043             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Donald Clark Nichols of Precinct 4061 in Bexar County.

HR 2044             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Kimberly R. Carter of Precinct 4064 in Bexar County.

HR 2045             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Etta J. Brown-Villanueva of Precinct 4066 in Bexar County.

HR 2046             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Alfonso Reina of Precinct 4076 in Bexar County.

HR 2047             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Juanita M. Caldwell of Precinct 4082 in Bexar County.

HR 2048             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Lyle M. Holin of Precinct 4107 in Bexar County.

HR 2049             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Molly Cisneros of Precinct 4110 in Bexar County.

HR 2050             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Steven Thomas of Precinct 4125 in Bexar County.

HR 2051             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Betty A. Moore of Precinct 4143 in Bexar County.

HR 2052             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Ms. Willie L. Cunningham of Precinct 4152 in Bexar County.

HR 2053             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Carolyn M. Limon of Precinct 4154 in Bexar County.

HR 2054             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Mari Sandoval-Ayala of Precinct 4160 in Bexar County.

HR 2055             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair James L. Smith of Precinct 4163 in Bexar County.

HR 2056             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Rodolfo E. Perez of Precinct 4168 in Bexar County.

HR 2057             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Mellanie Hunt of Precinct 4198 in Bexar County.

HR 2058             McClendon

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Silvia Alcaraz of Precinct 4007 in Bexar County.

HR 2059             Eiland / Bonnen, Greg

Congratulating Dick and Horacene Daugird on being named the 2013 Citizens of the Year by the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2060             Eiland

Congratulating Rick Wade of League City on earning the title of Everyday Hero from the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2061             Eiland

Congratulating Jaree Hefner of Santa Fe, Texas, on earning the title of Everyday Hero from the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2062             Eiland

Congratulating Hilda Torres of Texas City on earning the title of Everyday Hero from the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2063             Eiland

Congratulating Scott Lyons of San Leon on earning the title of Everyday Hero from the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2064             Eiland

Congratulating Clayton Summerall-McNabb of Dickinson on earning the title of Everyday Hero from the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2065             Davis, Yvonne

Honoring Shirley Ison-Newsome on her retirement as assistant superintendent of Division 4 of the Dallas Independent School District.

HR 2066             White

Congratulating Megan Wilkinson of Lumberton Middle School on setting a new school record in the long jump.

HR 2067             White

Congratulating the boys' high school soccer players from Hardin, Polk, Tyler, Jasper, and Newton Counties who won 2013 Super Gold or All-District honors.

HR 2068             White

Congratulating the girls' high school soccer players from Hardin, Polk, Tyler, Jasper, and Newton Counties who won 2013 Super Gold or All-District honors.

HR 2069             White

Congratulating Denise Milton of the Jasper Public Library for being named the 2012 Small Community Librarian of the Year by the Small Community Libraries Round Table.

HR 2070             White / Ashby / Clardy / Paddie

Congratulating Glenn Johnson of Lufkin for receiving the 2013 Joe Andrews Sr. Franchisee of the Year Award from Whataburger.

HR 2071             White

Congratulating Anshawnique Morrisey of Silsbee High School on qualifying for the 2013 UIL Track & Field State Meet in the discus.

HR 2080             Eiland

Congratulating John Roberts of Santa Fe, Texas, on earning the title of Everyday Hero from the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2081             Eiland

Congratulating Armando Trevino of Ball High School on being named Teacher of the Year by the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2082             Eiland

Congratulating the Galveston County Sheriff's Office Mental Health Division on earning the Community Champion Award from the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2083             Eiland

Congratulating The University of Texas Medical Branch on being named the 2013 Employer of the Year by the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2084             Eiland

Congratulating Greg Smith on his designation as a Community Champion by the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2085             Eiland

Congratulating Steve Mataro on his designation as a Community Champion by the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2086             Eiland

Congratulating Mark Ciavaglia on his designation as a Community Champion by the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2087             Eiland

Congratulating Angela Brown on her designation as a Community Champion by the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2088             Eiland

Congratulating Vera Bell-Gary on her designation as a Community Champion by the Galveston County Daily News.

HR 2089             Eiland

Congratulating Alex Arce of Dickinson High School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2090             Eiland

Congratulating Bridgette Bourgeois of Bay Area Christian School on her receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2091             Eiland

Congratulating Andrew Edoimioya of Clear Falls High School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2092             Eiland

Congratulating Heather Foskit of Clear Springs High School on her receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2093             Eiland

Congratulating Joshua George of Hitchcock High School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2094             Eiland

Congratulating Shelby Gonzales of Texas City High School on her receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2095             Eiland

Congratulating Karmina Martinez-Ruiz of Friendswood High School on her receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2096             Eiland

Congratulating Benjamin Pilgrim of Clear Creek High School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2097             Eiland

Congratulating Chris Reitmeyer of O'Connell College Preparatory School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2098             Eiland

Congratulating Felicia Rogers of La Marque High School on her receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2099             Eiland

Congratulating Cody VanZandt of High Island High School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2100             Eiland

Congratulating Jared Weaver of Ball High School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2101             Eiland

Congratulating Stephen Zapata of Santa Fe High School on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2102             Eiland

Congratulating Ray Valdez Zavalla of Premier Learning Academy on his receipt of the Leslie P. Daughtry Scholarship.

HR 2103             Springer

Honoring Macy Nix for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Drew Springer.

HR 2104             Springer

Honoring Elizabeth Custy for her accomplishments.

HR 2106             Bohac

Congratulating Lindsay Ann Smith and Bradley Allen Pepper of Houston on their wedding.

HR 2107             Farias

Honoring Juan Carlos Estrada of Rockdale as a participant in the 2013 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.

HR 2108             White

Congratulating Rachel Antoinette Taylor on her graduation from Prairie View A&M University.

HR 2109             White

Congratulating E. J. "Willie" Williamson on his 90th birthday.

HR 2112             Pickett

Honoring Gloria Ash of El Paso on her 50th birthday.

HR 2114             Turner, Chris

Commemorating the naming of James and Barbara Adams Elementary School in Arlington.

HR 2116             Anderson / et al.

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America in 2014.

HR 2117             Anderson

Congratulating the boys' track and field team of Crawford High School on winning the District 15-2A championship.

HR 2119             Martinez Fischer

Commending the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio for hosting the introduction of the new U.S. postage stamp honoring Tejano musician Lydia Mendoza.

HR 2120             Martinez Fischer

Congratulating the San Antonio Fire and Police Pension Fund on its selection as the Small Public Fund of the Year by Money Management Intelligence.

HR 2122             Frullo

Congratulating Brett Ballinger of Lubbock on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

HR 2123             Frullo

Congratulating Nathan Daniel Sosa on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

HR 2124             Frullo

Congratulating Nathan Connor Lockwood on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

HR 2125             Frullo

Congratulating Jason Robison of Lubbock on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

HR 2126             Frullo

Congratulating James and Ruby Rackler of Lubbock on their 70th wedding anniversary.

HR 2127             Frullo

Congratulating Gene and Cookie Noland on their 50th wedding anniversary.

HR 2136             Frank

Commending Lindsey Vaught for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative James Frank.

HR 2137             Frank

Commending Matthew McKellar for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative James Frank.

HR 2138             Frank

Commending Kathleen Knocke for her service as a legislative intern for the office of State Representative James Frank.

HR 2140             Gutierrez

Welcoming the Honorable Jesus Everardo Villarreal Salinas, mayor of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, to the State Capitol.

HR 2141             Button

Congratulating Jerry and Rose Nichols of Richardson on their 60th wedding anniversary.

HR 2142             Márquez

Paying tribute to the life of World War II veteran Juan C. Marquez of El Paso and commemorating the posthumous presentation of his military awards.

HR 2143             Márquez

Commemorating the 60th anniversary of Chico's Tacos in El Paso.

HR 2144             Márquez

Commemorating the 95th Republic Day in Azerbaijan.

HR 2145             Márquez

Commemorating the 90th birthday of Dr. Joseph E. Torres of El Paso.

HR 2146             Wu / Harless

Honoring the League of Women Voters of the Houston Area and its new president, Carolyn Mata.

HR 2147             Wu / Harless

Honoring Linda Cohn for her service as president of the League of Women Voters of the Houston Area.

HR 2148             Wu / Vo / Button

Commemorating the Asian-Pacific American Heritage Association's 21st Anniversary Gala.

HR 2149             Wu

Congratulating the PKU Alumni Association of Houston on the 115th anniversary of the founding of Peking University.

HR 2150             Villalba

Congratulating Rebekah Steely Brooker of Dallas on her selection as 2013-2014 president-elect of the Texas Young Lawyers Association.

HR 2151             Craddick

Congratulating Lieutenant Rick Gilley on his retirement from the Midland Police Department.


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

HR 1983             Pickett

In memory of Sherman Hemsley of El Paso.

HR 1984             Bohac

In memory of Dawn Williams Trozzo of Houston.

HR 1985             Bohac

In memory of Dorothy Bettencourt of Houston.

HR 1987             Bohac

In memory of Marvin Glenn Smith of Houston.

HR 1988             Anchia

In memory of Robert W. Edgar, president of Common Cause.

HR 1995             Herrero

In memory of Mary Lou Trevino of Robstown.

HR 1996             Herrero

In memory of Hector M. Lopez, Sr., of Robstown.

HR 1997             Herrero

In memory of Estelle Sawyer of Corpus Christi.

HR 1998             Herrero

In memory of Israel Saenz Trevino of Robstown.

HR 1999             Herrero

In memory of Clemente Perez of Robstown.

HR 2014             Rodriguez, Eddie

In memory of Kathryn Ann Pierce of Austin.

HR 2028             Menéndez

In memory of Jean Marie Georgieff of San Antonio.

HR 2072             White / Raymond

In memory of country music legend George Jones.

HR 2073             White

In memory of Kenneth Wyane Vincent of Livingston.

HR 2074             White

In memory of Clarence Matthews of Jasper.

HR 2075             White

In memory of Anita Louise Lindsey of Shepherd.

HR 2076             White

In memory of Esperanza Castro of Moscow.

HR 2077             White

In memory of Howard Mason, Sr., of Silsbee.

HR 2078             White

In memory of Adolph Walters, Jr., of Silsbee.

HR 2079             White

In memory of Mary Helen Walters Graves of Jasper.

HR 2110             White

In memory of Gerald Antley of Evadale.

HR 2115             Turner, Chris

In memory of philanthropist Bernard Rapoport of Waco.

HR 2118             Callegari / Raney / Kacal

In memory of H. Frank Simpson of College Station.

HR 2121             Martinez Fischer

In memory of Alex Olmsted of San Antonio.

HR 2129             White

In memory of Evelyn Octavine Burns-Loftin of Galveston.

HR 2130             White

In memory of Agnes Pauline Alexander of Conroe.

HR 2131             White

In memory of Barbara Ruth Long of Livingston.

HR 2132             White

In memory of Bettie Ann Antley of Dayton.

HR 2133             White

In memory of Kenneth John Nielsen of Coldspring.

HR 2134             White

In memory of Lee Coy Smith of Groveton.

HR 2135             White

In memory of Ricky Charles Monk of Livingston.

HR 2139             Smith

In memory of Jack Hinton Havis of Brenham.

HR 2152             White

In memory of Rozena Samuel Gosey of Call.

HR 2153             White

In memory of Carli Grace Simmons of Burkeville.