R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The City of Weslaco has designated February 20, 1-2 2001, as Maria V. Sanchez Day, in honor of her many contributions 1-3 to the community, and this occasion is truly worthy of special 1-4 legislative recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A native Texan, the former Maria Vallejo was born on 1-6 February 20, 1911, in McAllen; in 1926 she married Jose Carmona 1-7 Sanchez, with whom she shared more than six decades of wonderful 1-8 memories; the mother of 10 cherished children, Mrs. Sanchez devoted 1-9 her life to empowering her sons and daughters, instilling in them 1-10 both civic-mindedness and community pride; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Jose V. Sanchez has earned three terms as mayor of 1-12 Weslaco, due in part to the perseverance and hard work of his 1-13 dedicated mother; her daughter Graciela V. Sanchez has served as a 1-14 delegate to both the state and the national democratic party 1-15 conventions, and her son Samuel V. Sanchez has twice earned the 1-16 prestigious position of county commissioner for Precinct One; 1-17 following their mother's teachings, Esperanza, Inocencia, Anita, 1-18 Robert Enrique, and Maria Belinda have also displayed an admirable 1-19 commitment to public service and have been active in numerous 1-20 noteworthy endeavors; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Highly regarded for her own efforts throughout the 1-22 city, Mrs. Sanchez has committed herself to working toward the 1-23 betterment of the Weslaco area, and she is most deserving of praise 1-24 for her significant contributions to that exceptional town; now, 2-1 therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby commend Maria V. Sanchez on her noteworthy civic 2-4 achievements and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued 2-5 success and happiness; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-7 prepared for Mrs. Sanchez as an expression of high regard by the 2-8 Texas House of Representatives. Wise _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 217 was adopted by the House on February 7, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House