R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Since 1959, the LULAC Feria de las Flores has raised 1-2 scholarship money for deserving college-bound students, and this 1-3 year marks the 40th anniversary of this beloved annual pageant; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Created and organized by Joe Flores, the feria has 1-5 been sponsored by LULAC Council No. 1 since the inaugural event in 1-6 1959, when Abby Pina was crowned as the first Feria de las Flores 1-7 Queen; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Contestants are judged in six categories: beauty, 1-9 personality, poise, costume, dance routine, and on-stage question, 1-10 and the event, which is designed to pay tribute to the heritage of 1-11 Mexican-American citizens, features music, dance, and dress that 1-12 typify various regions south of the border; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Through the generous support of the South Texas 1-14 business community, LULAC Council No. 1 has distributed more than 1-15 $900,000 in scholarship funds to date, and this display of 1-16 community spirit and dedication to providing educational 1-17 opportunities for the young people of South Texas is truly worthy 1-18 of special legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-20 Legislature hereby commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Feria de 1-21 las Flores and commend the members of LULAC Council No. 1 for their 1-22 significant efforts in this regard; and, be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-24 prepared for LULAC Council No. 1 as an expression of high regard by 2-1 the Texas House of Representatives. Luna Capelo Seaman _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 692 was adopted by the House on April 20, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House