R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, One of the Lone Star State's most valuable assets is

 1-2     its dynamic Mexican-American population, and since 1948, the

 1-3     American GI Forum has been an invaluable resource and steadfast

 1-4     advocate for these proud Texans; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, Unique among veterans' groups, the American GI Forum

 1-6     has from its inception sought the active participation of women in

 1-7     the organization, and through the years their contributions have

 1-8     strengthened and sharpened the forum's efforts; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, The Port Ayers Women Chapter of the American GI

1-10     Forum was first formed in Corpus Christi in 1965, and since that

1-11     time it has distinguished itself as a powerful presence in the

1-12     community; and

1-13           WHEREAS, Deeply involved in issues of concern to women, the

1-14     group's members also champion the value of education, and this

1-15     priority is aptly reflected in their motto, "Education is our

1-16     freedom, and freedom should be everybody's business"; and

1-17           WHEREAS, The Port Ayers Women Chapter is an integral element

1-18     of the American GI Forum, and their many remarkable accomplishments

1-19     are indeed worthy of special praise and recognition at this time;

1-20     now, therefore, be it   RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives

1-21     of the 75th Texas Legislature hereby honor the Port Ayers Women

1-22     Chapter of the American GI Forum and extend to its members sincere

1-23     best wishes for continued success in the years to come.

                                                                        Luna

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 1103 was adopted by the House on May

         27, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House