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                                                                  H.R. No. 193



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On July 12, 2003, Laura Jane Talbert was named the 
first-ever Miss Hidalgo County, to the immense delight of her 
parents, Rick and Lupita Talbert, and her many relatives, friends, 
and schoolmates; and
	WHEREAS, This crown is only the latest in a remarkably 
successful pageant career, during which she has been awarded the 
titles of Miss Springsweet 1997, Miss Onion Blossom 1999, and Miss 
Springtime 2000, among many others; and
	WHEREAS, A senior at Weslaco High School, Ms. Talbert is 
cocaptain of her varsity volleyball team and is a lettered member of 
the varsity basketball team; she is admired and respected by peers 
and teachers alike, having served as student council vice president 
during her sophomore year, as a sportswriter for the school 
newspaper, and as a member of the yearbook staff; she recently 
attended the Collegiate World Series at Texas A&M University, where 
she was honored with the event's highest award, and as a participant 
in the Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session, she was 
nominated for the title of Most Persuasive Debater; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to pursuing her scholastic and 
extracurricular interests, this hardworking young woman has 
devoted her time, talents, and resources to many worthwhile civic 
organizations in the Weslaco area; a junior volunteer at the Knapp 
Medical Center, she has volunteered and participated in such events 
as the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life and the Rio Grande 
Valley Cancer Classic Golf Tournament, and her work in behalf of the 
Weslaco Lions Club has helped ensure the success of the group's 
Sharing Christmas Project; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Talbert, who is graduating from high school as a 
Texas Scholar and Distinguished Achievement Plan Scholar, plans to 
attend Southwestern University in Georgetown, where she will pursue 
a degree in forensic science before embarking on a career as a 
forensic pathologist; she can take great pride in her diverse 
accomplishments, and the citizens of the Lone Star State join in 
commending her for her exemplary achievements; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Laura Jane 
Talbert of Weslaco on being crowned Miss Hidalgo County 2003-2004 
and extend to her best wishes for continued success and happiness in 
all her endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Talbert as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                            Wise

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 193 was adopted by the House on 
October 8, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House