78S41512 BJM-D

By:  Garza                                                        H.R. No. 270



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to 
commend Veronica Janette Cerna of Eagle Pass for her myriad 
accomplishments as a legislative aide to Representative Timoteo 
Garza and to congratulate her on her graduation from The University 
of Texas at Austin on May 22, 2004; and
	WHEREAS, Earning degrees in both English and government while 
balancing her duties in behalf of the house, Ms. Cerna has ably 
served the constituents of District 80 with pride and distinction; 
throughout her outstanding tenure with Representative Garza, she 
has demonstrated initiative and dedication to excellence and earned 
the lasting respect and admiration of her colleagues; and
	WHEREAS, Despite her busy schedule, Ms. Cerna has also shown 
an ongoing commitment to the betterment of her community; president 
of Sigma Delta Lambda, a community service and fraternal 
organization devoted to enriching local youth through tutoring and 
mentoring, she also volunteers with UT Reads and is a member of Beta 
Alpha Rho, a pre-law fraternity; and
	WHEREAS, This talented young woman is poised to embark on a 
new chapter in her life as a student at the Thurgood Marshall School 
of Law at Texas Southern University; in the years to come she will 
undoubtedly remain a positive role model and continue to excel in 
each new task she takes on, making a significant difference in the 
lives of many; at this time, it is a pleasure to honor her for her 
remarkable record of service and to wish her well; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Veronica Janette 
Cerna for her deep commitment to her fellow Texans and extend to her 
sincere congratulations on her college graduation and best wishes 
for continued success in all her future endeavors; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Cerna as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.