H.C.R. No. 163
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
1-1 WHEREAS, The members of the Texas Legislature are proud to
1-2 honor Paul M. Vazaldua, Jr., of McAllen for the many significant
1-3 contributions he has made to the political process in Hidalgo
1-4 County and South Texas; and
1-5 WHEREAS, The son of Pablo M. Vazaldua, Sr., and Vilma E.
1-6 Chavez, Mr. Vazaldua earned his political science degree from The
1-7 University of Texas--Pan American where he distinguished himself as
1-8 executive advisor of the Student Government Association, working to
1-9 improve the university's food service delivery and to strengthen
1-10 the administration of student financial aid; and
1-11 WHEREAS, Well versed in the issues of governance, he first
1-12 entered the political arena as a campaign staff worker in 1986, and
1-13 for the past seven years has played an active role in grass roots
1-14 organization efforts, encouraging younger voters in his community
1-15 to become active in the political process and working with the
1-16 Hidalgo County Women's Political Caucus to increase voter turnout;
1-17 and
1-18 WHEREAS, Mr. Vazaldua has become involved in voter education
1-19 issues by informing South Texans of their voting rights, and
1-20 through his efforts as deputy registrar of Hidalgo County and his
1-21 work on voter registration drives with the League of Women Voters,
1-22 has helped countless individuals to become active participants in
1-23 the democratic process; and
1-24 WHEREAS, A man of unflagging energies, he has capably served
2-1 the Democratic Party on the local, state, and national levels
2-2 through his leadership roles in the Hidalgo County Young Democrats
2-3 and Texas Young Democrats and as a volunteer coordinator with the
2-4 1992 Democratic presidential campaign; and
2-5 WHEREAS, Mr. Vazaldua also has served the residents of South
2-6 Texas through his noteworthy community service, helping those less
2-7 fortunate through his volunteer efforts with the Rio Grande Valley
2-8 Food Bank and seeking to address the educational needs of the
2-9 community through his work toward the establishment of South Texas
2-10 Community College; and
2-11 WHEREAS, A man of great vision, Mr. Vazaldua's active
2-12 involvement in the political process has greatly benefitted the
2-13 South Texas community, and his exceptional efforts in this regard
2-14 truly merit special legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
2-15 RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas
2-16 hereby honor Paul Vazaldua for his exceptional involvement in the
2-17 political arena and for his outstanding contributions to voter
2-18 education in our state; and, be it further
2-19 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-20 prepared for Mr. Vazaldua as an expression of high regard by the
2-21 Legislature of the State of Texas.
2-22 Legislature of the State of Texas.
2-23 Gutierrez
2-24 H.C.R. No. 163
2-25 _______________________________ _______________________________
2-26 President of the Senate Speaker of the House
2-27 I certify that H.C.R. No. 163 was adopted by the House on May
3-1 26, 1993, by a non-record vote.
3-2 _______________________________
3-3 Chief Clerk of the House
3-4 I certify that H.C.R. No. 163 was adopted by the Senate on
3-5 May 27, 1993.
3-6 _______________________________
3-7 Secretary of the Senate
3-8 APPROVED: _____________________
3-9 Date
3-10 _____________________
3-11 Governor