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By: Wise 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.