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 2-13 ______________________________________ 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. 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Secretary of the Senate 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Member, Texas Senate