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Congratulatory And Memorial Calendar

Saturday, May 30, 2015
10:00 AM

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

HR 1350             González, Mary

Honoring Martha Y. Reyes for her service on the Ysleta ISD Board of Trustees.

HR 1365             Canales

Honoring Maria Sandoval for her contributions to the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.

HR 2496             White, Molly

Honoring the legal and research divisions of the Texas Legislative Council and expressing appreciation to the agency.

HR 2843             Guerra

Congratulating Johnathan Simcha Weisfeld-Hinojosa on his service in the office of State Representative Bobby Guerra as a participant in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program.

HR 2845             Guerra

Recognizing Professor Glynn Morgan for 52 years of service at The University of Texas--Pan American.

HR 2848             Guerra

Recognizing J. J. Avila for his athletic achievements.

HR 2853             King, Tracy O.

Congratulating Allyn Archer of San Antonio on his retirement from Holt Company of Texas.

HR 2857             Herrero

Congratulating Celeste Escutia, salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Collegiate High School in Corpus Christi.

HR 2858             Herrero

Congratulating Hannah Bratton, salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Tuloso-Midway High School in Corpus Christi.

HR 2859             Herrero

Congratulating Derek Franklin Flores, salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Robstown High School.

HR 2860             Herrero

Congratulating Marc Christian Carrera Villaceran, salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Foy H. Moody High School in Corpus Christi.

HR 2861             Herrero

Congratulating Ryan Butler, salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at W. B. Ray High School in Corpus Christi.

HR 2862             Herrero

Congratulating Kyle Eugene Barton, salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Banquete High School.

HR 2863             White, James

Congratulating Nathan Strong and Carlee Sweeten of Leggett High School on qualifying for the UIL Academic State Meet.

HR 2864             Herrero

Congratulating Phillip Galligan, salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at the Harold T. Branch Academy for Career and Technical Education in Corpus Christi.

HR 2865             Herrero

Congratulating Lucero Escutia, salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at West Oso High School in Corpus Christi.

HR 2866             Herrero

Congratulating Nisha Gupta, salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Richard King High School in Corpus Christi.

HR 2867             Herrero

Congratulating Sofia Isabella Carrillo, salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Bishop High School.

HR 2868             Herrero

Congratulating Victoria L. Wahlen, salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Calallen High School in Corpus Christi.

HR 2869             Herrero

Congratulating Katie Lynn Duncan, salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Incarnate Word Academy High School in Corpus Christi.

HR 2870             Herrero

Congratulating Natalie Juranek, salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Agua Dulce High School.

HR 2871             Herrero

Congratulating Cynthia Cervantes, salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Roy Miller High School in Corpus Christi.

HR 2872             Herrero

Congratulating Amara Hazlewood, salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Mary Carroll High School in Corpus Christi.

HR 2873             Herrero

Congratulating Savino Rojas, valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Robstown High School.

HR 2874             Israel

Congratulating Rebecca Buonavita Posa on her receipt of a Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation.

HR 2876             Herrero

Congratulating Amy Griffiths, valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at W. B. Ray High School in Corpus Christi.

HR 2877             Herrero

Congratulating Regor Marin, valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Foy H. Moody High School in Corpus Christi.

HR 2878             Herrero

Congratulating Jacob Ryan Sanchez, valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at the Harold T. Branch Academy for Career and Technical Education in Corpus Christi.

HR 2879             Herrero

Congratulating Olivia Noble, valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Richard King High School in Corpus Christi.

HR 2880             Herrero

Congratulating Katie Elaine Becker, valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Bishop High School.

HR 2881             Herrero

Congratulating Makenzie Wright, valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Banquete High School.

HR 2882             Herrero

Congratulating Justine M. Borchard, valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Calallen High School in Corpus Christi.

HR 2883             Herrero

Congratulating Christina Marie Matl, valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Incarnate Word Academy High School in Corpus Christi.

HR 2884             Herrero

Congratulating Destiny Sanchez, valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at West Oso High School in Corpus Christi.

HR 2885             Herrero

Congratulating Savannah Harper, valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Agua Dulce High School.

HR 2886             Herrero

Congratulating Kristina Correa, valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Tuloso-Midway High School in Corpus Christi.

HR 2887             Herrero

Congratulating Julisiana Palermo, valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Roy Miller High School in Corpus Christi.

HR 2888             Herrero

Congratulating Gabrielle Marie Lencioni, valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Mary Carroll High School in Corpus Christi.

HR 2889             Herrero

Congratulating Marisol Martinez, valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Collegiate High School in Corpus Christi.

HR 2890             Herrero

Congratulating Kristina Correa of Tuloso-Midway High School on winning the annual scholarship essay contest of the Optimist Club of Downtown Corpus Christi.

HR 2891             Tinderholt

Honoring the AWARE Foundation in Arlington for its support of teachers.

HR 2892             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Congratulating Kenneth Kirk Krause of Waco on the occasion of his retirement from the Texas Department of Transportation.

HR 2893             White, James

Congratulating Charlotte Lemoine on her selection as Student of the Week at Jasper Junior High School.

HR 2894             White, James

Congratulating the Buna High School baseball team on winning the District 23-3A championship.

HR 2895             Herrero

Congratulating Dr. Dorothy McClellan on her receipt of a 2015 Platinum Remi Award from the 48th Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival.

HR 2896             White, James

Congratulating Raegan Padgett of Hardin-Jefferson High School on being named the Wendy's 12Star Athlete of the Week.

HR 2897             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Congratulating William and Ruth Martin of Waco on their 35th wedding anniversary.

HR 2898             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Honoring James Benjamin Rogers on the occasion of his retirement as director of the W. R. Poage Legislative Library at Baylor University.

HR 2899             Lucio III

Congratulating the Gonzalez Elementary School Mystical Mustangs on winning the Destination Imagination state championship and qualifying for the Global Finals.

HR 2900             White, James

Congratulating FCCLA members from Silsbee High School on their performance at state competition.

HR 2908             Price

Congratulating Dr. Paul Matney on his retirement as president of Amarillo College.

HR 2909             Price

Congratulating John Bass on his retirement as executive director of Education Service Center Region 16.

HR 2910             Price

Congratulating Superintendent Michael Brown on his retirement from Highland Park Independent School District in Amarillo.

HR 2911             Price

Commemorating the 50th anniversary and the 2015 season of the outdoor musical drama Texas at Palo Duro Canyon State Park.

HR 2912             Price

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Cal Farley's Boys Ranch.

HR 2913             Price

Commemorating the 70th anniversary of Kids, Incorporated, of Amarillo.

HR 2914             Price

Congratulating 575 Pizzeria in Amarillo on its dish The Omni being named Best Pizza in America in 2014 by Urbanspoon.

HR 2915             Price

Commemorating March 2016 as National Athletic Training Month.

HR 2916             Price

Commemorating the 2015 Dogie Days celebration organized by the Dumas Noon Lions Club.

HR 2917             Price

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 2016.

HR 2918             Price

Commemorating September 16, 2016, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

HR 2919             Price

Congratulating Pioneer Natural Resources in Amarillo on its receipt of a 2014 Texas Environmental Excellence Award from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

HR 2925             Israel

Congratulating Erica Crowder of Windermere Primary School in Pflugerville on winning the 2015 H-E-B Excellence in Education Leadership Award in the elementary school category.

HR 2929             Bell

Congratulating Matthew Carlson on his receipt of a Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation.

HR 2930             Bell

Congratulating Terry Enloe on his appointment as chief of police of the Magnolia Police Department.

HR 2932             Johnson

Congratulating Pat Stephens of Dallas on her receipt of an Unsung Hero Award from Eta Phi Beta Sorority.

HR 2933             Springer

Congratulating Autumn Boelen and Sheridan Stiteler of Saint Jo High School on their first-place finish in the Friends of the Texas Governor's Mansion 2014-2015 It's Your History Contest.

HR 2934             Springer

Congratulating members of the Gold-Burg High School academic social studies team on winning first place at the UIL Region 3-1A Academic Meet.

HR 2935             Springer

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of First Baptist Church of Lorenzo.

HR 2937             Coleman

Commending Beverly Kaufman on her service as chair of the Hobby Center for Public Policy advisory board.

HR 2942             Huberty

Congratulating Dr. Gary R. Christman of Kingwood on his 70th birthday.

HR 2944             White, James

Congratulating students from Kirbyville High School on their performance at the UIL Region 3-3A Academic Meet.

HR 2945             White, James

Congratulating Allison Faith, Sheriyar Hyderali, and Orren Smith of Livingston High School on qualifying for the UIL Academic State Meet.

HR 2948             Button / Koop / Leach

Commending Dr. David E. Daniel on his service as president of The University of Texas at Dallas and congratulating him on his appointment as deputy chancellor and chief operating officer of The University of Texas System.

HR 2951             Dutton

Honoring Emma Primas of Houston for her contributions to her community.

HR 2952             White, James

Recognizing the winners of the 2015 Lumberton Ledger Awards.

HR 2955             Raymond

Honoring Chris Traylor on the occasion of his retirement as deputy executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

HR 2958             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Congratulating students from Reicher Catholic High School in Waco on their performance at the 2015 Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools 4A academic meet.

HR 2959             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Honoring Jason McNamara on his retirement from the Bosqueville ISD Board of Trustees.

HR 2960             Tinderholt

Congratulating Becca Buechele on being named the winner of the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the high school category.

HR 2961             Tinderholt

Congratulating Jeannie Burt on being named the runner-up for the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the high school category.

HR 2962             Tinderholt

Congratulating Ronda Hay on being named the winner of the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the junior high school category.

HR 2963             Tinderholt

Congratulating Cathy Roden on being named the runner-up for the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the junior high school category.

HR 2964             Tinderholt

Congratulating Tena Phelps on being named the winner of the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the fifth through sixth grade category.

HR 2965             Tinderholt

Congratulating Shannon Murton on being named the runner-up for the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the fifth through sixth grade category.

HR 2966             Tinderholt

Congratulating Falon Hanson on being named the winner of the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the second through fourth grade category.

HR 2967             Tinderholt

Congratulating Lena Hancock on being named the runner-up for the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the second through fourth grade category.

HR 2968             Tinderholt

Congratulating Patti Belknap on being named the winner of the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the prekindergarten through first grade category.

HR 2969             Tinderholt

Congratulating Stephanie Faulkner on being named the runner-up for the 2014-2015 AWARE Award of Excellence in the prekindergarten through first grade category.

HR 2970             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Honoring Louis Moncus on his retirement from the Bosqueville ISD Board of Trustees.

HR 2971             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Congratulating Brittany Brewer and Matthew Parsons of Midway High School on their acceptance to the 2015 summer music program at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute.

HR 2972             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Congratulating students of the Midway High School Business Professionals of America team on qualifying to compete at the 2015 National Leadership Conference.

HR 2973             Springer

Recognizing May 18, 2015, as American Heritage Girls Day at the State Capitol.

HR 2975             Schubert

Commending Korey Buscha of La Grange for his service in the U.S. Marine Corps.

HR 2976             Schubert

Congratulating Kodi Schroeder of Caldwell on showing the reserve champion winning steer at the 2015 Junior Market Steer Show at the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo.

HR 2978             Metcalf

Commending Angela Storseth for her service as district director in the office of State Representative Will Metcalf.

HR 2979             Metcalf

Commending Seth Juergens for his service as chief of staff in the office of State Representative Will Metcalf.

HR 2980             Metcalf

Commending Tana Horn for her service as a legislative intern in the district office of State Representative Will Metcalf.

HR 2981             Metcalf

Commending Sarah Tillman for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Will Metcalf.

HR 2982             Metcalf

Commending Guadalupe Cuellar for her service as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Will Metcalf.

HR 2983             Metcalf

Commending Frank Fenlaw on his service as legislative director for Representative Will Metcalf.

HR 2984             Schubert

Congratulating Malcom Brown on his athletic accomplishments and on being selected in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft.

HR 2985             Blanco

Congratulating Julie Priego of El Paso on her selection as the 2015 Texas Prevention Specialist of the Year by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.

HR 2986             Wu

Commending Harrison Humphreys for his  service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Gene Wu.

HR 2987             Wu

Commending Mariah Berry for her service in the office of State Representative Gene Wu during the 84th Legislative Session.

HR 2992             Faircloth

Recognizing Hey Mikey's Ice Cream of Galveston.

HR 2995             Dale

Recognizing gymnast Maya Bordas of Austin on her participation in the 2015 Women's Junior Olympic Level 9 Western Championships.

HR 2997             Herrero

Congratulating Thomas and Sara Hackett of Calallen High School on winning the District 30-5A mixed doubles tennis championship and qualifying for the UIL State Tournament.

HR 2998             Murr

Congratulating the Hondo High School FFA homesite judging team on its championship win at the National Land and Range Judging Contest.

HR 2999             Murr

Congratulating the Hondo High School FFA land judging team on its reserve championship win at the National Land and Range Judging Contest.

HR 3000             Farney

Congratulating Edward and Kay Moraw of Cameron on their 50th wedding anniversary.

HR 3002             Bernal

Congratulating Kathy Bieser of International School of the Americas on her selection as a finalist in the Principal Secondary category of the 2015 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.

HR 3004             Moody

Congratulating Marlene Gallegos of Parkland High School on being named Secondary Teacher of the Year by ESC Region 19.

HR 3005             White, James

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Shady Acres in Newton.

HR 3007             Schubert

Congratulating Carol Johnson of La Grange on her retirement as the Fayette County tax assessor-collector.

HR 3009             Ashby

Recognizing the Atkinson Candy Company in Lufkin for more than eight decades in operation.

HR 3010             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Congratulating Gene and Bobbie Cox of Lorena on their 60th wedding anniversary.

HR 3011             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Congratulating Edgar and Rena Luedeker of Waco on their 74th wedding anniversary.

HR 3012             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Honoring the Altrusa Club of Waco for its scholarship program.

HR 3014             Murr

Congratulating the members of the Ingram FFA agronomy team on winning a state championship at the 2015 State Career Development Event.

HR 3016             Bohac

Congratulating Jake Straker of Houston on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

HR 3017             Bohac

Congratulating Bradley and Lindsay Ann Pepper of Houston on the birth of their son, Bradley Allen Pepper Jr.

HR 3020             Flynn

Congratulating the Greenville High School Robowranglers on their success at the 2015 FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship.

HR 3021             Clardy

Congratulating Joseph Watts on his retirement from the Henderson Independent School District.

HR 3023             Burrows

Congratulating Nina Lee Green Sinclair of Lubbock on the occasion of her 90th birthday.

HR 3026             Martinez Fischer

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Oliver Wendell Holmes High School in San Antonio.

HR 3031             Wu

Commending Caitlyn Wan for her service as a policy analyst in the office of State Representative Gene Wu.

HR 3027             Martinez Fischer

Congratulating William M. Peña for receiving a 2015 Distinguished Alumnus Award from Texas A&M University.

HR 3028             Martinez Fischer

Congratulating Ricardo Zamora on his retirement from The University of Texas at San Antonio.

HR 3029             Martinez Fischer

Honoring the D. R. Semmes Family YMCA at Tripoint and longtime patron Manuel Vela.

HR 3032             Wu

Commending Elie Wu for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Gene Wu.

HR 3033             Wu

Commending Andi Gentile for her service as a policy analyst in the office of State Representative Gene Wu.

HR 3034             Miller, Doug

Honoring Carmen Beierle Rittimann for her contributions to Comal County.

HR 3035             Miller, Doug

Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Gästehaus Schmidt reservation service in Fredericksburg.

HR 3036             Miller, Doug

Congratulating Pat Molak and Mary Jane Nalley on their 40th anniversary as owners of historic Gruene Hall.

HR 3038             White, James

Congratulating Grace B. Hudgins of Woodville on her 100th birthday.

HR 3039             King, Tracy O.

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board.

HR 3040             Ashby

Commemorating the 60th anniversary of KTRE-TV in Lufkin.

HR 3041             Ashby

Congratulating the San Augustine Drug Company for receiving the Texas Treasure Business Award from the Texas Historical Commission.

HR 3042             Collier

Recognizing Reverend Jack M. Teeler of Fort Worth for his accomplishments and service.

HR 3045             Davis, Yvonne

Honoring Dwaine R. Caraway on his retirement from the Dallas City Council.

HR 3052             Davis, Yvonne

Commending JaQuay Jackson Gray for her service in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis as a participant in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

HR 3055             Muñoz, Jr.

Congratulating Staff Lieutenant Art Barrera on his retirement from the Texas Rangers.

HR 3056             Johnson

Commending Democratic Party precinct chair Johnny Jefferson of Precinct 1063 in Dallas County.

HR 3061             Herrero

Congratulating the Class of 2015 at Incarnate Word Academy High School on its graduation.

HR 3063             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Anga Sanders for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3065             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Amanda Rachelle Johnson for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3066             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Martin Burrell for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3067             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Lester Rummans for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3068             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Lakisha Thomas for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3069             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Kenetra Lavette Malone for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3070             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Susie Jones for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3071             Davis, Yvonne

Commending W. O. Montgomery for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3072             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Robert Smith for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3073             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Frances Rizo for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3074             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Linda Lydia for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3076             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Shirley Edwards-Brown for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3077             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Carla Reynolds-Grogan for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3078             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Tia Finney for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3079             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Betty Pittman for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3080             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Millie Williams for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3081             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Eyvern Edwards for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3083             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Sedonia Heard Kidd for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3084             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Dorothy Whaley for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3085             Davis, Yvonne

Commending George H. Coleman for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3086             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Eli Davis for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3087             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Vivian Hill for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3088             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Barbara Lewis for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3089             Nevárez

Commending Jeanette Lachman for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Poncho Nevárez.

HR 3090             Nevárez

Commending Brianna Menard for her service as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Poncho Nevárez.

HR 3091             Nevárez

Commending Jose Casillas for his service as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Poncho Nevárez.

HR 3092             Nevárez

Honoring Carlos De La Peña for his service as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Poncho Nevárez.

HR 3093             Moody

Honoring Volar Center for Independent Living in El Paso on the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

HR 3094             Moody

Congratulating George Valdez Calanche on his retirement from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HR 3095             Nevárez

Commending Alice Krieger for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Poncho Nevárez.

HR 3096             Nevárez

Commending Hollyn Dinnes of Austin for her service as a legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Poncho Nevárez.

HR 3097             White, James

Congratulating the Chester High School boys' 4 x 400-meter relay team on its seventh-place finish at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 3098             White, James

Congratulating the Newton High School boys' 4 x 100-meter relay team on its fourth-place finish at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 3099             White, James

Congratulating Jordan Welborn of Lumberton High School on her second-place finishes in the Class 5A girls' 1,600-meter and 3,200-meter races at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 3100             White, James

Congratulating Mallory Dotson of Deweyville High School on her third-place finish in the Class 3A girls' discus throw at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 3101             González, Mary

Commemorating the opening of the San Elizario City Hall.

HR 3105             Frank

Congratulating Brenna Moore of Midwestern State University on winning the 2015 NCAA Division II Women's Golf Championship.

HR 3106             White, James

Congratulating Robert Hunt of Burkeville High School on his participation in the Class 1A shot put event at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 3107             White, James

Congratulating JaDarious Spikes of Burkeville High School on his success in the Class 1A 200- and 100-meter dashes at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 3108             White, James

Congratulating the Burkeville High School boys' 4 x 200 meter relay team on their participation at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 3109             White, James

Congratulating Grayland Arnold of Kountze High School on his silver medal finish in the Class 3A boys' 100-meter dash at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 3110             Guillen

Congratulating Mariachi Cascabel of Rio Grande City High School on winning Class 5A of the 2015 Texas High School Mariachi Competition.

HR 3111             Guillen

Congratulating Mariachi Grulla de Plata of Grulla High School on winning Class 4A of the 2015 Texas High School Mariachi Competition.

HR 3112             Guillen

Congratulating Mariachi Cotuleno of Cotulla High School on winning the Class 3A division of the 2015 Texas High School Mariachi Competition.

HR 3113             Kacal

Commemorating the ribbon cutting for the historic Bishop Joseph Gomez Building in Waco.

HR 3114             Kacal

Congratulating the Bremond High School football team on winning the 2014 UIL 2A Division 2 state championship.

HR 3115             Kacal

Congratulating the Mumford High School boys' basketball team on winning the 2014 UIL 1A Division 1 state championship.

HR 3116             Huberty

Congratulating Alyssa Lehmann, salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Summer Creek High School in Humble.

HR 3117             Huberty

Congratulating Susan Xu, salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Kingwood High School.

HR 3118             Huberty

Congratulating Britton Carter on graduating as salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Atascocita High School in Humble.

HR 3119             Huberty

Congratulating Olivia Ramsey, valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Humble High School.

HR 3120             Huberty

Congratulating James Scanlon, valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Atascocita High School.

HR 3121             Huberty

Congratulating Kristen Rosenthal for being named the valedictorian of the Kingwood Park High School Class of 2015.

HR 3122             Huberty

Congratulating Nicholas Segada, salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Humble High School.

HR 3123             Huberty

Congratulating Michelle Nguyen on being named 2015 valedictorian of Quest Early College High School in Humble.

HR 3124             Huberty

Congratulating Dylan Lu, valedictorian of the Kingwood High School Class of 2015.

HR 3125             Huberty

Congratulating David Fuss, salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Kingwood Park High School.

HR 3126             Huberty

Congratulating Ryan Zepeda on graduating as valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Summer Creek High School in Humble.

HR 3127             Keough

Honoring Grace School of Theology for its service.

HR 3128             Bernal

Commemorating the 85th anniversary of Mount Sacred Heart Catholic School in San Antonio.

HR 3130             Paddie

Congratulating Dorothy Craver of Jefferson on her 103rd birthday.

HR 3134             White, James

Congratulating Raegan Padgett of Hardin-Jefferson High School on winning the state championship in the Class 4A girls' 200-meter dash at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 3135             White, James

Congratulating Wreagan Taylor of Hardin-Jefferson High School on placing seventh in the Class 4A girls' 100-meter hurdles at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 3136             White, James

Congratulating the members of the Hardin-Jefferson High School girls' 4x100-meter and 4x200-meter relay teams on their performance at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 3138             Turner, Chris

Congratulating Tonea Marshall of Seguin High School in Arlington on her success at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 3139             Smith

In memory of Gary Wayne Burton of Baytown.

HR 3140             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Frederick Douglas Lewis I for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3141             Davis, Yvonne

Congratulating Keenen Diaz of John A. Dubiski Career High School in Grand Prairie on being accepted into Subiendo: The Academy for Rising Leaders at The University of Texas at Austin.

HR 3142             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Nondumiso Mbambo for her service in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis as a participant in the Texas Legislative Intern Program.

HR 3143             Morrison

Commemorating the closing of The Corral restaurant in Victoria.

HR 3145             Davis, Yvonne

Commending Jill Anne Brandenburg for serving as a Democratic Party precinct chair in Dallas County.

HR 3146             Huberty

Congratulating Michael Kuta, valedictorian of the Class of 2015 at Hargrave High School in Huffman.

HR 3147             Alonzo

Commending Gabriela Viloria for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Roberto R. Alonzo.

HR 3148             Alonzo

Commending Shawn Jamal for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Roberto R. Alonzo.

HR 3149             Alonzo

Commending Deborah Alemu for her service as a sessional staffer in the office of State Representative Roberto R. Alonzo.

HR 3150             Alonzo

Honoring Jingyu Liao for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Roberto R. Alonzo.

HR 3151             Alonzo

Commending Timothy Haynes for his service as an intern in the office of State Representative Roberto R. Alonzo.

HR 3152             Alonzo

Commending Tina Sohne for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Roberto R. Alonzo during the 84th Legislative Session.

HR 3154             Sheets

Commending Sheffield A. Kadane for his service to the City of Dallas.

HR 3155             Sheets

Commending the Honorable John Monaco on his service as mayor of Mesquite.

HR 3157             Turner, Chris

Commending Dr. Robert Cluck for his service as mayor of Arlington.

HR 3158             Klick

Congratulating Carolyn Sims on her retirement as precinct administrator for Tarrant County Commissioner Gary Fickes.

HR 3159             Bonnen, Greg

Congratulating Dee Scott on her retirement from the Clear Creek ISD Board of Trustees.

HR 3162             Huberty

Congratulating Shelby Russell, salutatorian of the Class of 2015 at Hargrave High School in Huffman.

HR 3166             Gutierrez

Congratulating Kathryn Mary Criaco of Houston on her graduation from St. Agnes Academy.

HR 3176             Murr

Honoring Llano as a renowned destination for deer hunters.

HR 3178             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Congratulating Clint Stearns of McGregor on his graduation from Texas State Technical College.

HR 3179             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Congratulating the Robinson High School Symphonic Band on its selection to perform at the 2015 UIL State Wind Ensemble Festival.

HR 3180             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Congratulating Dr. Frank Graves Jr. of McGregor on his graduation from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.

HR 3181             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Congratulating Baylor University athletic director Ian McCaw on being named a winner of a 2014-2015 Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year Award.

HR 3183             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Congratulating June Shipper on her retirement from the Waco Symphony Orchestra.

HR 3185             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Congratulating Deanie Parrish and Nancy Parrish on their induction into the Pioneer Hall of Fame by Women in Aviation, International.

HR 3186             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Congratulating Brandon Bray on winning the Class 4A pole vault state championship at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 3187             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Congratulating Tracy Jander of Lorena High School on her performance at the 2015 UIL Track and Field State Meet.

HR 3188             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Congratulating Riley Richards of China Spring High School on winning the silver medal in the Class 4A pole vault at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 3189             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Congratulating Heather Metzgar of Hewitt Elementary School on her selection as the 2014-2015 Region 12 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association.

HR 3190             Hunter

Recognizing EnviroEd of Corpus Christi for its efforts to develop a free-market nongovernmental solution to environmental problems.

HR 3192             González, Mary

Congratulating Maria Angeles of Socorro High School on her admission into Subiendo: The Academy for Rising Leaders at The University of Texas at Austin.

HR 3195             White, James

Commending Charles McMillon on his graduation from Jasper High School and his service as a senate messenger and intern in the office of State Senator Donna Campbell.

HR 3196             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Congratulating Helen Gaylor Lipsey of Waco on her 100th birthday.

HR 3197             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Congratulating Steven Moss of Texas State Technical College on the publication of his book, We Could Not Fail: The First African Americans in the Space Program.

HR 3198             White, James

Congratulating Shelby Mixon of Woodville High School on her selection as a Wendy's 12Star Athlete of the Week.

HR 3201             Peña

Honoring Emily Reyna for her efforts to support individuals with Down syndrome.

HR 3202             Meyer

Commending Dallas police officer Damon Cole for his effort to uplift a young boy with cancer.

HR 3203             Herrero

Commemorating the 50th annual Nueces County Medical Society Health Fair on August 1, 2015.

HR 3204             White, James

Congratulating Tyanna Barlow of Leggett High School on her performance at the 2015 UIL Track and Field State Meet.

HR 3205             White, James

Congratulating Ezavier Bacon of Leggett High School on his performance at the 2015 UIL Track and Field State Meet.

HR 3206             White, James

Congratulating the members of the Jasper High School boys' relay team on their performance at the 2015 UIL Track and Field State Meet.

HR 3207             Hughes

Congratulating Ray and Marie Davis of Winnsboro on their 65th wedding anniversary.

HR 3208             Hughes

Congratulating M. L. and Doris Wood of Lone Star on their 70th wedding anniversary.

HR 3214             Guillen

Honoring Jesus Gilberto "Chick" Saenz for his career as a special ranger with the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

HR 3216             Kacal

Honoring the Reverend E. Shaun Williams on his installation as pastor of Pleasant Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Waco.

HR 3217             Meyer

Congratulating Ronald Joseph Gafford on his retirement from Austin Industries in Dallas.

HR 3218             Wu

Commending Phoebe Schirmer for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Gene Wu during the 84th Legislative Session.

HR 3219             Kacal

In memory of former Brazos County judge Arthur Randolph Sims.

HR 3221             Herrero

Congratulating Isaiah Patterson of Foy H. Moody High School in Corpus Christi on winning the bronze medal in the 5A boys' 400-meter dash at the 2015 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 3222             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Congratulating Henry Boehm of Vanguard College Preparatory School in Waco on being named a Forty Acres Scholar by The University of Texas Alumni Association.

HR 3223             Gutierrez

Congratulating Maryellen Rayner on her graduation from St. Agnes Academy in Houston.

HR 3224             Ashby

Congratulating Johnny F. Giles on his retirement from the Lufkin Independent School District.

HR 3225             Lucio III

Honoring Rick Diaz, anchor and former news director of KRGV-TV news in Weslaco, for his leadership and achievements.

HR 3226             Clardy

Congratulating Fred Kniffen on his induction into the ITA Men's Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame.

HR 3227             White, James

Honoring Lonnie B. Grissom Jr. for his contributions to the logging industry in Tyler County.

HR 3228             White, James

Congratulating the Brookeland High School boys' golf team on its performance at the 2015 UIL Class 2A state tournament.

HR 3230             Kacal

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Heart of Texas Council of Governments.

HR 3232             Israel

Honoring Kyle Edward Kulczyk on earning his master's degree in business administration from Howard Payne University.

HR 3233             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Honoring Tinker Kramer on her retirement from Ridgecrest Retirement and Health Care in Waco.

HR 3237             Frullo

Honoring Dr. Mike Bennett of All Saints Episcopal School in Lubbock for 50 years of service in education.

HR 3238             Frullo

Honoring Glenna Burns of Lubbock for her contributions as an educator and community volunteer.

HR 3240             White, James

Congratulating the Woodville High School softball team on a successful 2015 season.

HR 3243             Minjarez

Commending Dr. Carla Sizer for establishing a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps scholarship fund in memory of her son, U.S. Army Specialist Dane R. Balcon, who died while serving his nation in Iraq.

HR 3244             Rodriguez, Eddie

Commending Ashley Alcantara for her service as an aide in the office of State Representative Eddie Rodriguez.

HR 3245             Huberty

Congratulating Carsen Meredith Hartung of Humble on her receipt of an Academic All-American award.

HR 3247             Moody

Commending Samantha Rago for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Joe Moody.

HR 3248             Moody

Commending Daniela Urias for her service as a legislative aide in the district office of State Representative Joe Moody.

HR 3249             Moody

Congratulating Daniel Hernandez for his service as an aide in the district office of State Representative Joe Moody.

HR 3250             Moody

Honoring Luis Brasil for his work as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Joe Moody.

HR 3251             Moody

Commending Jane Santa Cruz for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Joe Moody during the 84th Legislative Session.

HR 3252             Moody

Honoring Andres "Andy" Cerecero for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Joe Moody.

HR 3253             Moody

Commending Katie Martin for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Joe Moody.

HR 3255             Rodriguez, Eddie

Commending Erin Courtney Cusack for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Eddie Rodriguez.

HR 3258             Anderson, Charles "Doc"

Congratulating Stefen Alan Barton of Robinson on his graduation from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.

HR 3261             Tinderholt

Congratulating Sandy McNutt on the naming of a new elementary school in the Arlington Independent School District in her honor.

HR 3262             Giddings

Congratulating Thomas Dunning of Dallas on his receipt of a 2015 Profiles in Leadership Award.

HR 3264             Turner, Chris

Commending Angel Jenkins for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.

HR 3265             Turner, Chris

Commending Harriet Sedgwick for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.

HR 3266             Turner, Chris

Commending Madeleine Bewley for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.

HR 3267             Turner, Chris

Commending Mary Claire Phillips on her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.

HR 3268             Turner, Chris

Commending Anya Callahan for her service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.

HR 3269             Turner, Chris

Commending Zhuoshi "George" Liu for his service in the office of State Representative Chris Turner as a fellow in the Energy and Environment Law Internship Program of Texas.

HR 3270             Anchia

Congratulating Courtney Bartholomew on her selection as the 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year at Smith Elementary School in the Del Valle Independent School District.

HR 3273             Davis, Yvonne

Congratulating Grand Prairie city manager Tom Hart on being named Public Administrator of the Year by the North Texas chapter of the American Society for Public Administration.

HR 3274             Landgraf

Honoring Jane Sibley of Austin for her civic engagement.

HR 3277             Peña

Congratulating Alejandra Zamora on her graduation from Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015.

HR 3278             Peña

Congratulating Cynthia Maldonado on her graduation from Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015.

HR 3279             Peña

Congratulating Guadalupe Marin on his graduation from Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015.

HR 3280             Peña

Congratulating Jaime Rodriguez on his graduation from Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015.

HR 3281             Peña

Congratulating Jayson Jones on his graduation from Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015.

HR 3282             Peña

Congratulating Brenda Escobar on her graduation from Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015.

HR 3283             Peña

Congratulating Brenda Luna on her graduation from Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015.

HR 3284             Peña

Congratulating Evelyn Montoya on her graduation from Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015.

HR 3285             Peña

Congratulating Jocelyn Leon on her graduation from Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015.

HR 3286             Peña

Congratulating Marsella Ramirez on her graduation from Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015.

HR 3287             Peña

Congratulating Leslie N. Araujo on her graduation from Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015.

HR 3288             Peña

Congratulating Susana Valdez on her graduation from Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015.

HR 3289             Peña

Congratulating Angelica Salas on her graduation from Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015.

HR 3290             Peña

Congratulating Evelyn Aileen Mendez on her graduation from Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015.

HR 3291             Peña

Congratulating David Olea on his graduation from Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015.

HR 3292             Peña

Congratulating Alondra Moran on her graduation from Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015.

HR 3293             Peña

Congratulating Gabriela Zamora on her graduation from Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015.

HR 3294             Peña

Congratulating Deisy Martinez on her graduation from Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015.

HR 3295             Peña

Congratulating Angel Salazar on his graduation from Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015.

HR 3296             Peña

Congratulating Emely Rivera on her graduation from Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015.

HR 3297             Peña

Congratulating Edward Garza on his graduation from Pasadena Early College High School as a member of the Class of 2015.

HR 3298             Guerra

Congratulating Johnathan Simcha Weisfeld-Hinojosa on his service in the office of State Representative Bobby Guerra as a participant in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program.

SCR 49              Taylor, Van

Congratulating Dr. G. M. Cox on his retirement as the chief of police of Murphy.


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

HCR 118             Canales

In memory of former Hidalgo County Commissioner Oscar L. Garza Jr. of Edinburg.

HR 2812             Hughes

In memory of James Oscar Dear of Mineola.

HR 2854             Naishtat

In memory of Hillary Frances Corgey of Austin.

HR 2855             Davis, Yvonne

In memory of Mozelle Blair of Dallas.

HR 2875             White, James

In memory of Newton County Judge Ronnie Boyett.

HR 2902             Price

In memory of B. T. "Tol" Ware II of Amarillo.

HR 2903             Price

In memory of Dumas Independent School District Superintendent Mark Stroebel.

HR 2904             Price

In memory of Charles Edward Washburn Jr., Vonnie Williamson Washburn, and Cheryl Anne Dacus of Borger.

HR 2905             Price

In memory of Tracy Wayne Edwards of Dumas.

HR 2906             Price

In memory of Mary Lou Roberts of Amarillo.

HR 2907             Price

In memory of Joseph James Miller of White Deer.

HR 2920             Murr

In memory of Willard Kenneth Jordan of Mason.

HR 2921             Murr

In memory of Joel Ayala Jr. of Kerrville.

HR 2922             Murr

In memory of Susan Brance Waggoman of Bandera.

HR 2943             Sheffield

In memory of Allen Dwain Place Sr. of Gatesville.

HR 2946             Márquez

In memory of longtime El Paso resident Barry Coleman.

HR 2947             Herrero

In memory of Ernestina Cavada of Corpus Christi.

HR 2950             Murr

In memory of Bennie M. Hyde of Kerrville.

HR 2954             White, James

In memory of the residents of House District 19 who died during the 84th Legislative Session.

HR 2957             Hughes

In memory of Albert Edward Baade Jr. of Tyler.

HR 2993             Faircloth

In memory of Annie Mae Charles of Galveston.

HR 2994             Faircloth

Paying tribute to the life of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Gary Lamar Collins of Hardin and commemorating the 2015 Concert for Hope.

HR 3001             Craddick

In memory of Joan Cawood Nivens of Midland.

HR 3006             Keffer

In memory of Stuart Sinclair Coleman of Brownwood.

HR 3015             Bohac

In memory of Laura Aurelia Rietz of Brenham.

HR 3019             Guillen

In memory of William B. Wilkerson of Austin.

HR 3022             Anderson, Charles "Doc" / Hughes

In memory of musician Johnny Gimble of Dripping Springs.

HR 3030             Martinez Fischer

In memory of John Silva of San Antonio.

HR 3057             Dutton

In memory of Lillie Beatrice Thomas of Houston.

HR 3058             Johnson

In memory of baseball legend Ernie Banks.

HR 3062             Craddick

In memory of Cathy M. Coughlin of Dallas.

HR 3144             Morrison

In memory of Kemper Sam Williams Jr., former mayor of Victoria.

HR 3153             Paddie

In memory of Dr. Warren Henry Hawkins of Marshall.

HR 3165             Morrison

In memory of Dr. John Wallace Griffin.

HR 3167             Schaefer

In memory of Richard Wayne Kennedy of Tyler.

HR 3168             Schaefer / Hughes

In memory of Clifford Charles Baker Jr. of Tyler.

HR 3177             Sanford

In memory of Kenneth Eugene Blackburn of Celina.

HR 3199             Davis, Sarah

In memory of Louise W. Ware of Bellaire.

HR 3209             Hughes

In memory of former State Representative Gayle Ingram of Quitman.

HR 3210             Hughes

In memory of Mary Lynn Hunt of Winnsboro.

HR 3211             Hughes

In memory of Joe Earl Brunson of Winnsboro.

HR 3212             Farrar

In memory of Ray K. Haley of Houston.

HR 3215             Paddie / Hughes

In memory of Douglas Gaylon White of Harleton.

HR 3220             Herrero

In memory of Mary Virginia Parr of Robstown.

HR 3231             Alonzo

In memory of certain constituents of Texas House District 104 and other notable Texans.

HR 3234             Davis, Yvonne

In memory of Margaret Ann McCarthy Williams of Duncanville.

HR 3236             Kuempel

In memory of Mary Ann Stotzer of Seguin.

HR 3254             Moody

In memory of Dick Poe of El Paso.

HR 3263             Giddings

In memory of Richard Alan Perkins of Dallas.