R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, John Barrera of Mission works tirelessly to assist
 1-2     people who are striving to become U.S. citizens, and the Texas
 1-3     House of Representatives is proud to honor him for his significant
 1-4     efforts in that regard; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Teaching American history and English free-of-charge
 1-6     to prospective citizens, Mr. Barrera generously shares his time and
 1-7     expertise to prepare his students for the oral and written exams
 1-8     requisite for attaining citizenship; in five years, Mr. Barrera has
 1-9     helped 1,050 people become citizens; and
1-10           WHEREAS, In addition to tutoring students so they may pass
1-11     their exams, this notable Texan often provides transportation to
1-12     appointments, access to lawyers, and invaluable moral support and
1-13     guidance to students as they navigate the bureaucracy inherent with
1-14     the naturalization process; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Through his remarkable public service, Mr. Barrera
1-16     exemplifies selflessness and sets a fine example of good
1-17     citizenship for his students and fellow Texans; now, therefore, be
1-18     it
1-19           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-20     Legislature hereby honor John Barrera for his remarkable public
1-21     service as a citizenship tutor and extend to him sincere best
1-22     wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
1-23           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
1-24     prepared for Mr. Barrera as an expression of high regard by the
 2-1     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                   Gutierrez
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 828 was adopted by the House on May
         11, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House