H.R. No. 38 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, In a time when growing urban problems such as crime, 1-2 drug abuse, and unemployment dominate the headlines, several San 1-3 Antonio organizations have banded together to emphasize the 1-4 positive aspects of life and to instill a greater sense of 1-5 community spirit and pride among that city's residents; and 1-6 WHEREAS, These public-spirited groups and individuals have 1-7 worked toward promoting neighborhood involvement throughout their 1-8 community, with each neighborhood working to provide a stable, 1-9 healthy, positive atmosphere in which children and families can 1-10 thrive; and 1-11 WHEREAS, These outstanding organizations have created a new 1-12 approach to cooperative civic leadership, one that will serve as a 1-13 model to all cities that face the problems of urban malaise and 1-14 disintegration of community ties; this alliance includes Sunny 1-15 Slopes Neighborhood Association, Highland Park Neighborhood 1-16 Association, Southeast Concerned Citizens Association, United 1-17 Neighborhood Association, Englewood Neighborhood Association, 1-18 Columbia Heights Neighborhood Association, Sutton Holmes 1-19 Neighborhood Association, St. Michael's Catholic Church, Highland 1-20 Park Elementary School, Rogers Middle School, the San Antonio Parks 1-21 and Recreation Department, and the San Antonio Fighting Back 1-22 Program; and 1-23 WHEREAS, This coalition of community leaders sponsored the 1-24 "Neighborhoods Working With Neighborhoods Parade" on November 14, 2-1 1992, an event that met with resounding success thanks to the hard 2-2 work and dedication of all the members of the parade committee, 2-3 including Jose Verdeja, Cecilia Martinez, Jim Palhamer, Jim Bode, 2-4 Raul Saucedo, Dan Anderson, Pete Medrana, Bob Giles, and Anthony 2-5 Rogers; they were guided in their efforts by Rozella Quinones and 2-6 Virginia Morin, who served as cochairs of the committee; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Many of these commendable individuals also 2-8 contributed their time and talent to a second committee that 2-9 organized the community Christmas "La Posada" on December 19, 1992, 2-10 which recreated the traditional Mexican festival celebrating the 2-11 original story of Christmas and the spirit of giving; those who 2-12 attended "La Posada" enjoyed a Christmas play, sang carols, and 2-13 collected toys for less fortunate children in the area; and 2-14 WHEREAS, Rozella Quinones led the committee that organized 2-15 the festivities, and she received the able assistance of committee 2-16 members Rachel Valadez, Cecilia Martinez, Jim Palhamer, Jose 2-17 Verdeja, Raul Solitaire, Frank Flores, Connie Reyes, Pat Rogers, 2-18 Ramon De Rivera, and Anthony Rogers; their tireless efforts are 2-19 much appreciated by all who enjoyed this festive holiday 2-20 celebration; and 2-21 WHEREAS, Instead of waiting for outside intervention, these 2-22 organizations and individuals have taken a proactive stance in 2-23 dealing with the problems in their community; by building up their 2-24 neighborhoods from within and by strengthening community ties, 2-25 these dedicated people are striving to improve the world around 2-26 them by improving one neighborhood at a time; now, therefore, be it 2-27 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 3-1 Legislature hereby commend all those who worked toward making the 3-2 "Neighborhoods Working With Neighborhoods Parade" and the "La 3-3 Posada" Christmas celebration such memorable and successful events 3-4 and extend to each of them warmest best wishes for continued 3-5 success in their admirable community service efforts; and, be it 3-6 further 3-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 3-8 prepared for them as an expression of high regard by the Texas 3-9 House of Representatives. 3-10 prepared for them as an expression of high regard by the Texas 3-11 House of Representatives. 3-12 Puente 3-13 H.R. No. 38 3-14 _______________________________ 3-15 Speaker of the House 3-16 I certify that H.R. No. 38 was adopted by the House on March 3-17 11, 1993, by a non-record vote. 3-18 _______________________________ 3-19 Chief Clerk of the House