By Gutierrez                                          H.R. No. 1081
       74R13844 SAJ-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
    1-2  Saraeli M. Gonzales for her many achievements and congratulate her
    1-3  on the occasion of her high school graduation and her receipt of
    1-4  the International Bank of Commerce's "We Do More" award; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, A student at McAllen High School, Ms. Gonzales has
    1-6  distinguished herself through her outstanding academic abilities
    1-7  and was a member of her school's accounting team in University
    1-8  Interscholastic League competition; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, Her other extracurricular activities include working
   1-10  as a reporter for KMAC Broadcasting and serving as a member of the
   1-11  student council and the National Broadcasting Society; a talented
   1-12  sportswoman as well, she has competed on the school's varsity golf
   1-13  team; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Highly regarded by her peers, Ms. Gonzales
   1-15  graciously served on the senior committee, and she has worked for
   1-16  the benefit of her fellow students as a member of the school's
   1-17  "Help One Student to Succeed" program; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, Her outstanding accomplishments have earned her
   1-19  well-deserved acclaim, and she was inducted into McAllen High
   1-20  School's Senior Hall of Fame; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, Deeply committed to the McAllen community,
   1-22  Ms. Gonzales has generously given of her time, talents, and
   1-23  energies to volunteer with a number of worthy causes, including
   1-24  American Pride:  Kids Against Drugs, the Horizon Youth Service
    2-1  Center, and the Junior Service League; in addition, this admirable
    2-2  young woman served food to the needy during the week of
    2-3  Thanksgiving; and
    2-4        WHEREAS, A warm and compassionate individual, she has drawn
    2-5  upon her experiences in overcoming a series of physical challenges
    2-6  to work for the benefit of others; she has volunteered as a
    2-7  counselor-in-training, and she intends to pursue her interest in
    2-8  the field of psychology by earning a doctorate and opening her own
    2-9  clinic; and
   2-10        WHEREAS, Throughout her lifetime, Ms. Gonzales' unsinkable
   2-11  spirit and courage have challenged her to always "do more," and it
   2-12  gives the members of this chamber great pleasure to honor her for
   2-13  her remarkable achievements; now, therefore, be it
   2-14        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-15  Legislature hereby congratulate Saraeli M. Gonzales on the occasion
   2-16  of her graduation from McAllen High School and her receipt of the
   2-17  "We Do More" award and extend to her warmest best wishes for
   2-18  continued success and happiness in all her future endeavors; and,
   2-19  be it further
   2-20        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-21  prepared for Ms. Gonzales as an expression of high regard by the
   2-22  Texas House of Representatives.