R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Jose and Hermelida Amesquita of San Antonio have 1-2 rendered significant service to their community and their exemplary 1-3 efforts in this regard are indeed commendable; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Truly a force for positive change, the Amesquitas 1-5 devote their time and energy to such worthy organizations as the 1-6 South San Antonio Independent School District, the Harlandale 1-7 Independent School District, Boy Scout Troop 250, the Knights of 1-8 Columbus Council 7409, and the Catholic War Veterans; and 1-9 WHEREAS, They are also active members of their neighborhood 1-10 association, and consistently strive to make the south side of San 1-11 Antonio a better place in which to live, work, and raise a family; 1-12 and 1-13 WHEREAS, Jose and Hermelida Amesquita exemplify the qualities 1-14 of civic pride and dedication to others, and it is indeed 1-15 appropriate that they be honored for their inspirational 1-16 accomplishments at this time; now, therefore, be it 1-17 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-18 Legislature hereby congratulate Jose and Hermelida Amesquita for 1-19 their many notable achievements in behalf of their fellow citizens 1-20 and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success in 1-21 their endeavors; and, be it further 1-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-23 prepared for Jose and Hermelida Amesquita as an expression of high 1-24 regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Uresti _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 474 was adopted by the House on April 23, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House