*************************************************************************** CONGRATULATORY AND MEMORIAL CALENDAR Wednesday, May 10, 2006 10:00 A.M. *************************************************************************** ********CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS******** HR 263 Hughes Honoring Emmett and Claudette Dixon of Mineola on their 50th wedding anniversary. HR 265 Hughes Honoring Charles and Jo Ann Minshew of Hawkins on their 60th anniversary. HR 266 Hughes Honoring Jack and Colleen Nolen of Yantis on their 50th wedding anniversary. HR 273 Flores Honoring Esther Franz Rodriguez for her contributions to the citizens of the Rio Grande Valley. HR 274 Jones, Jesse Honoring Goree Johnson on the naming of the concourse at the Jesse Owens Memorial Complex of the Dallas Independent School District in his honor. HR 276 McClendon Honoring Linda E. Holmes for her contributions to Zeta Amicae. HR 278 McClendon Recognizing the Miss San Antonio USA and Miss San Antonio Teen USA pageants. HR 279 McClendon Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women of San Antonio. HR 280 McClendon Commending Gary V. Lett for his contributions to the youth and arts of San Antonio. HR 281 McClendon Recognizing Dr. Julianne Malveaux for her many achievements as an economist, author, and commentator. HR 282 McClendon Congratulating Janet Holliday of San Antonio on earning the 2005 Hershey's STRIVE Award from the National Council of Youth Sports. HR 283 McClendon Congratulating Gloria Lynn Ray on being named Woman of the Year by St. Paul United Methodist Church in San Antonio. HR 284 McClendon Honoring the first graduating class of St. Philip's College Early Childhood Studies program. HR 285 McClendon Honoring the Servants in Praise Gospel Ensemble of San Antonio for hosting the 13th Annual Black Heritage Celebration. HR 287 McClendon Honoring the PALS Social Club in San Antonio on its 80th anniversary. HR 288 McClendon Honoring St. Joseph African Methodist Episcopal Church in San Antonio on its 55th anniversary. HR 289 McClendon Congratulating Vernice Warner of San Antonio on her 90th birthday. HR 290 McClendon Commending Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and its San Antonio Alumni Chapter. HR 291 McClendon Congratulating Clyde and Jean Parker on their 35th wedding anniversary. HR 292 McClendon Congratulating Chaplain Edward K. Maney on his retirement from the military. HR 294 McClendon Congratulating Patricia J. Wright-Williams for being named the 2005 Woman of the Year by the Bowden Chapter of Business and Professional Women. HR 295 McClendon Commemorating the Third Annual African American Citywide Senior's Conference. HR 296 McClendon Honoring the members of the Alpha Tau Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., for the organization's 75 years of service to the community. HR 298 McClendon Honoring the Reverend Stephen John Thurston for his service as president of the National Baptist Convention of America, Inc. HR 299 McClendon Commending Nevil "The Shadow" Shed for his achievements as an athlete and inspiring role model. HR 300 McClendon Commemorating the 2006 Women's Day program hosted by St. Paul United Methodist Church in San Antonio. HR 302 McClendon Honoring the Texas Association of Ministers' Wives and Ministers' Widows on its contributions to the people of Texas. HR 303 McClendon Honoring Alice M. Allen of San Antonio on her service to New Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. HR 304 McClendon Honoring Gloria T. Kennedy of San Antonio on being recognized by Zeta Amicae for her service to the organization. HR 305 McClendon Honoring the Artists-in-the-Making program for its contributions to the Youth of San Antonio's Eastside. HR 306 McClendon Honoring Milton B. Lee for his contributions to the Texas energy industry. HR 307 McClendon Commending the Ella Austin Community Center for its contributions to the citizens of San Antonio. HR 308 McClendon Commemorating the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day by the United States Army Medical Command, Fort Sam Houston. HR 310 McClendon Honoring the Delta Kappa Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., on its service to the community. HR 311 McClendon Commending Che White of San Antonio for her contributions to her profession and community. HR 318 Brown, Betty Honoring Vester and Wynona "Tootsie" Turner of Terrell on their 50th wedding anniversary. HR 319 Brown, Betty Honoring Major General (Ret.) William A. Becker and his family for their contributions to this country. HR 323 Gonzalez Toureilles Commemorating the sesquicentennial of Atascosa County. HR 325 Gonzalez Toureilles Commemorating the dedication of Aristeo Ponce Park in Three Rivers. HR 326 Gonzalez Toureilles Honoring U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Elvis Rubio of Alice for his service in Iraq. HR 331 Delisi Honoring Ashley Karen Wood of Houston on her graduation from The University of Texas. HR 332 Allen, Alma Honoring Colonel Glenn E. Ballard on the occasion of his retirement from the United States Army. HR 334 Chavez Congratulating the Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso for receiving a 2005 Project CHANGE Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Grant from the U.S. Department of Education. HR 338 Crownover Honoring the management and staff of the Quality Inn of Denton for the assistance they provided to evacuees of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. HR 339 Crownover Honoring Camp Copass in Denton for its role in assisting the victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. HR 345 Jones, Jesse Honoring Vernell Taylor Shorter of Dallas on the occasion of her 75th birthday. HR 346 Escobar Honoring Joe Roy Delgado, Jr., on his achievements in academics and sports. HR 347 Escobar Recognizing Elizabeth Leah Noyola for her academic achievements and contributions to her community. HR 349 Hilderbran Honoring residents of Kerr County age 90 and older. HR 350 Chavez Congratulating Maximillian Bradley of El Paso on his receipt of a 2006 Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award. HR 351 Chavez Congratulating Juan Miguel Zamudio Cano of El Paso on his receipt of a 2006 Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award. HR 352 Chavez Congratulating Christopher Martin of El Paso on his receipt of a 2006 Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award. HR 353 Chavez Congratulating Sidney Doane of El Paso on her receipt of a 2006 Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award. HR 354 Chavez Congratulating Hector M. Vasquez, Jr., of El Paso on his receipt of a 2006 Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award. HR 355 Chavez Congratulating Nadia Gonzalez of El Paso on her receipt of a 2006 Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award. HR 356 Chavez Congratulating Edgar Mendoza of El Paso on his receipt of a 2006 Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award. HR 357 Chavez Congratulating Austin R. Rock of El Paso on his receipt of a Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award. HR 358 Chavez Congratulating Brandon Portillo of El Paso on his receipt of a 2006 Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award. HR 359 Chavez Congratulating Chante Natividad of El Paso on her receipt of a 2006 Gus and Goldie Youth Appreciation Award. HR 362 Gallego Commending Ignacio Madera, Jr., on his service to the Texas Water Development Board. HR 364 Gallego Congratulating Dr. Bob Pannell on his retirement from Sul Ross State University. HR 366 Gallego Honoring the many dedicated clergy that have served St. Joseph's Church in Del Rio since its founding in 1927. HR 368 Krusee Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the founding of Post Oak Island Lodge No. 181, AF&AM, in Beaukiss. HR 370 Quintanilla Honoring Jose Olivas, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 371 Quintanilla Honoring Raul Garcia, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 372 Quintanilla Honoring Marta Garcia, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 373 Quintanilla Honoring Eloisa (Locha) Levario, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 374 Quintanilla Honoring Lillian Trujillo, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 375 Quintanilla Honoring Lilly Dindinger, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 376 Quintanilla Honoring Erasmo Payan, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 377 Quintanilla Honoring Tere Payan, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 378 Quintanilla Honoring Benjamin Saenz, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 379 Quintanilla Honoring Patricia Macias, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 380 Quintanilla Honoring Transito Macias, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 381 Quintanilla Honoring George Sanchez, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 382 Quintanilla Honoring Jessie Sanchez, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 383 Quintanilla Honoring Irma S. Sanchez, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 384 Quintanilla Honoring Ramon Sanchez, Jr., outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 385 Quintanilla Honoring Sam Sanchez, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 386 Quintanilla Honoring Carmen Cruz, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 387 Quintanilla Honoring Olga Hernandez, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 388 Quintanilla Honoring Felix Hernandez, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 389 Quintanilla Honoring Isela Holguin, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 390 Quintanilla Honoring Ramon Holguin, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 391 Quintanilla Honoring Josefina (Pina) Gonzalez, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 392 Quintanilla Honoring Ruth Vasquez, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 393 Quintanilla Honoring Mary Alice Sanchez, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 394 Quintanilla Honoring Arnulfo Vasquez, outstanding volunteer with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society. HR 456 Hughes Honoring Marvin Gordon Hackler on his 95th birthday. **********MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS********** HR 262 Orr In memory of Staff Sergeant Johnnie V. Mason of Rio Vista. HR 267 Hughes In memory of Bertha Ellen Cramer of Mineola. HR 272 Flores In memory of Ignacia Salinas Cantu of Weslaco. HR 277 McClendon In memory of Bennye Carol Frazier of San Antonio. HR 286 McClendon In Memory of Bonita Annacelia Terry of San Antonio. HR 293 McClendon In memory of William D. Smedler of San Antonio. HR 297 McClendon In memory of Cora Faye Dixon Clayton of San Antonio. HR 301 McClendon In memory of Joseph J. Pedraza of San Antonio. HR 309 McClendon In memory of Arma Lee Woods Cooper. HR 321 Phillips In memory of Andrea Ellen McKnight of Sherman. HR 322 Phillips In memory of Murray Nance, Jr., of Sherman. HR 324 Gonzalez Toureilles In memory of U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sergeant Clint Newman of Pleasanton. HR 327 Woolley In memory of Bessie W. Pye of Houston. HR 330 England In memory of Rebecca Eddlemon of Grand Prairie. HR 348 Escobar In memory of U.S. Army National Guard Sergeant Jessie Davila. HR 361 Gallego In memory of Trooper Romeo Garza. HR 363 Gallego In memory of Allen Wayne Damron of Terlingua. HR 365 Gallego In memory of Howard Blake Oliphant of Alpine. HR 367 Gallego In memory of Dr. James T. Mancill of El Paso. HR 369 Quintanilla In memory of Virginia L. Alarcon of Clint. HR 395 Quintanilla In memory of Manuela Cortez Fresquez of Socorro. HR 396 Quintanilla In memory of Lucille Ponzio Parada of Clint. HR 400 Cook, Byron In memory of Don Pevehouse of Navarro County. HR 404 Hughes In memory of Max Sims Lale of Fort Worth. HR 405 Hamilton In memory of C. R. Nash, city manager of Pinehurst. HR 410 Uresti In memory of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Stephen Joseph Perez of San Antonio. HR 421 Gallego In memory of Bobby Jack Probst of Alpine. HR 438 Straus In memory of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Christopher R. Morningstar of San Antonio.