By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 1137 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased 1-3 to recognize Rafael Alejandro Trevino of Laredo for his special 1-4 contribution to the Texas Capitol Rededication Parade on 1-5 April 22, 1995; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A second grade honor student at Honore Ligarde 1-7 Elementary School, Rafael appeared in a handsome Charro outfit, a 1-8 costume representative of Laredo's rich Mexican American heritage; 1-9 the traditional Charro costume is the formal attire of vaqueros or 1-10 cowboys in the Republic of Mexico; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Chosen to represent his district in the Capitol 1-12 Rededication Parade by Senator Judith Zaffirini, Rafael wore the 1-13 Charro costume to showcase the diverse Texas culture and Texas 1-14 children; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The second grader excels in academic and 1-16 extracurricular activities; he has perfect attendance and 1-17 exemplary conduct and has had straight A's on his report card from 1-18 1993 through 1995; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Rafael was a winner in the Ligarde School Science 1-20 Fair, and his project was sent to compete in the district's Science 1-21 Fair; a multitalented child, Rafael was a winner of the Creative 1-22 Writing Composition 1993-1995 and was selected Student of the 1-23 Month in September, 1993, and October, 1994; he won first place in 2-1 the Red Ribbon essay contest and First Place in the Red Ribbon 2-2 Poster Contest in 1994; and 2-3 WHEREAS, The gifted student enjoys extracurricular activities 2-4 as well; experienced in riding in parades, Rafael rode on the 2-5 winning float in the 1993-1994 Washington's Birthday Celebration 2-6 Grand International Parade; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 74th Legislature, hereby commend Rafael Alejandro Trevino for his 2-9 academic achievements and extend best wishes to him for continued 2-10 success in the future; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him 2-12 as an expression of the admiration of the Texas Senate and as a 2-13 memento of his participation in the Texas Capitol Rededication 2-14 Parade. 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on May 19, 1995. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate