R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Ramon Quintero has long been a dedicated civic
 1-2     leader, and his significant efforts in behalf of his San Antonio
 1-3     community are most deserving of special legislative recognition;
 1-4     and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Quintero was born in Waco and
 1-6     served five years in the United States Army during World War II; he
 1-7     has been a resident of San Antonio for the last 56 years, having
 1-8     moved to the area with his wife in 1945; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Twelve years ago, he established the Sunny Slope
1-10     Neighborhood Association, with the primary goal of getting
1-11     much-needed drainage, streets, and sidewalks built in the area; he
1-12     has served as president and is now on the board of directors; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Currently also a member of the board of directors
1-14     for the Highland Park Neighborhood Association, Mr. Quintero has
1-15     been a member of the organization for the last 15 years, and for
1-16     the last 7 years has been in charge of the community
1-17     Adopt-a-Dumpster Program;  in addition, he is a recipient of the
1-18     Keep San Antonio Beautiful Association's Award for Excellent
1-19     Service to the Environment; and
1-20           WHEREAS, A man with incredible energy, Mr. Quintero has
1-21     earned the lasting respect and gratitude of countless Bexar County
1-22     residents for his love of his neighborhood and his exemplary
1-23     volunteer spirit; now, therefore, be it
1-24           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-1     Legislature hereby commend Ramon Quintero for his commitment to the
 2-2     community and extend to him sincere best wishes for success in all
 2-3     of his future initiatives; and, be it further
 2-4           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-5     prepared for Mr. Quintero as an expression of high regard by the
 2-6     Texas House of Representatives.
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 1281 was adopted by the House on May
         25, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House