1-1                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1023
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in
 1-3     recognizing Mary Suarez and in designating May 22, 1999, as
 1-4     Mary Suarez Day in Texas; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A leading citizen in the Heights area of Houston,
 1-6     Mary Suarez has served as the Precinct Number 57 chairperson and
 1-7     was the co-founder and first president of the Greater Heights
 1-8     Democratic Club, which now has a membership of over 300; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Her work as president of the Greater Heights
1-10     Democratic Club helped bring the Heights community together and
1-11     brought about a new level of voter participation; she provided
1-12     opportunities for area residents to meet Democratic candidates
1-13     and to have their issues addressed, and she initiated a
1-14     scholarship program for young people in the community; and
1-15           WHEREAS, A dedicated community leader, Mary served as part of
1-16     the Mayor's Transition Team and has been of invaluable assistance
1-17     to the Harris County Democratic Party; as a volunteer coordinator,
1-18     she recruited and trained hundreds of volunteers who have devoted
1-19     their time and energy to helping the Democratic Party; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Mary Suarez is an exemplary and distinguished lady
1-21     who is beloved and respected by her community, and her presence in
 2-1     Houston and as the Precinct Number 57 chairperson will be greatly
 2-2     missed; as a tribute to Mary and her work, a reception is planned
 2-3     for May 22, 1999, at which time the scholarship for area young
 2-4     people will be renamed in her honor; now, therefore, be it
 2-5           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-6     76th Legislature, hereby commend Mary Suarez on her many
 2-7     accomplishments and her contributions to our state and extend best
 2-8     wishes to her for a joyous Mary Suarez Day in Texas; and, be it
 2-9     further
2-10           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her
2-11     as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
2-12                                                                Gallegos
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2-14                                          President of the Senate
2-15                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-16                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-17                                  on May 20, 1999.
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2-19                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-20                                  ______________________________________
2-21                                           Member, Texas Senate