By Luna H.R. No. 734 77R11238 MW-D 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 42nd 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, The talented individuals participating in this 1-14 year's competition are Jessica Ramirez, Kimberly Nicole Guerra, 1-15 Kayla A. Garza, Amy Guerrero, Martha Elena Nuncio, Melissa Nicole 1-16 Diaz, Raina D. Ybarra, Melinda Lopez, Erin Hunter, Amanda Marie 1-17 Amaro, Marlo Casarez, Raven Martinez, Joann De La Rosa, and 1-18 Bernadette Galvan; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Through the generous support of the South Texas 1-20 business community, LULAC Council No. 1 has distributed more than 1-21 $900,000 in scholarship funds to date, and this display of 1-22 community spirit and dedication to providing educational 1-23 opportunities for the young people of South Texas is truly worthy 1-24 of special legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby commemorate the 42nd anniversary of the Feria de 2-3 las Flores and commend the members of LULAC Council No. 1 for their 2-4 significant efforts in this regard; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-6 prepared for LULAC Council No. 1 as an expression of high regard by 2-7 the Texas House of Representatives.