R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Rochelle Leah Sinder of McAllen celebrated her debut 1-2 presentation in honor of her 15th birthday on May 13, 2000, at 1-3 which friends and family paid tribute to this outstanding young 1-4 woman; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Born on June 8, 1985, this lovely young lady is the 1-6 daughter of Mike and Elda Sinder and is currently a sophomore at 1-7 McAllen High School; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Throughout her scholastic career, Ms. Sinder has 1-9 earned the respect and admiration of her peers with her 1-10 participation in a host of worthwhile activities; a former junior 1-11 high school cheerleader, she plays the viola in the school's 1-12 symphony orchestra, is a member of the Key Club, and has attended 1-13 three Democratic National Conventions and two presidential 1-14 inaugurations; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Ms. Sinder has danced and studied Mexican folkloric 1-16 dance since she was three years old, and as one of the youngest 1-17 members of the prestigious Ballet Folklorico de Reynosa, a 1-18 professional Mexican dance troupe, she has performed throughout 1-19 Mexico and the United States; a part-time instructor herself, she 1-20 has experience in multiple genres, including classical, jazz, tap, 1-21 and flamenco; and 1-22 WHEREAS, In light of her milestone birthday, Ms. Sinder was 1-23 honored at a quince niera celebration that included 1-24 tradition-breaking innovations hosted by her loving parents at the 2-1 Nomad Shrine Club in Pharr, Texas; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Rochelle Leah Sinder is a source of tremendous pride 2-3 to her family and to her community, and it is indeed a pleasure to 2-4 recognize this remarkable young woman at this time; now, therefore, 2-5 be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-7 Legislature hereby congratulate Rochelle Leah Sinder on her 2-8 presentation as a debutante and extend to her sincere best wishes 2-9 for continued success and happiness in the years to come; and, be 2-10 it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for Ms. Sinder as an expression of high regard by the 2-13 Texas House of Representatives. Wise _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 16 was adopted by the House on January 11, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House