By Tillery                                            H.R. No. 1283
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Rhonda High Pecora of Austin is renowned for her
 1-2     superb culinary skills and talent as a hostess, which have earned
 1-3     her an ever-widening circle of friends; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, A meeting and convention planner for the Texas Trial
 1-5     Lawyers Association, where she has been employed since 1990,
 1-6     Mrs. Pecora frequently tempts the tastebuds of others with  her
 1-7     tantalizing fare; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, She claims heredity played a role in her
 1-9     appreciation of good food and knowledge of its preparation, since
1-10     her parents, Don and Mary Jane Lester of Mission, are noted
1-11     caterers in the Rio Grande Valley; Mrs. Pecora always has plenty of
1-12     volunteers to try out her recipes at home, with husband Jim,
1-13     daughter Laney, and son Christopher vying for the honor; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Exemplifying creativity, professionalism, and
1-15     generosity, Rhonda Pecora is always ready to prepare a meal for two
1-16     or 20 at the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, regardless of the
1-17     guests' party affiliation, title, or even their view on tort
1-18     issues; now, therefore, be it
1-19           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-20     Legislature hereby commend Rhonda High Pecora for her exceptional
1-21     cooking skills and abilities as a hostess and extend to her sincere
1-22     best wishes for the future; and, be it further
1-23           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
1-24     prepared for Mrs. Pecora as an expression of high regard by the
 2-1     Texas House of Representatives.