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
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                                                   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.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House