H.R. No. 484



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On March 13, 2003, the El Paso Commission for Women 
is inducting the Honorable Patricia A. Macias into its Hall of Fame; 
and
	WHEREAS, Established in 1985, the commission is composed of 
El Paso citizens who are committed to the pursuit of equal rights 
and responsibilities for all women; inductees to the organization's 
Hall of Fame are recognized in one of five categories, including 
arts, civic leadership, education, professional, and public 
service; and
	WHEREAS, Selected for the public service category, Judge 
Macias is credited with greatly improving the lives of countless 
Texas youth by establishing El Paso's Children's Court, a program 
that has been hailed as a model for children's courts throughout the 
nation; and
	WHEREAS, Only four years after the court's 1995 inception, El 
Paso's adoption rate for foster children increased by 300 percent, 
and this dramatic success is due, in large part, to the vision and 
diligence of Judge Macias; and
	WHEREAS, Through various public and private collaborations 
and countless hours spent educating the community on the effects of 
child abuse and neglect, Judge Macias has built a brighter and more 
promising future for the children of El Paso, and her efforts have 
won the respect and admiration of people throughout the state and 
nation; and
	WHEREAS, The success of the State of Texas, the strength of 
our communities, and the overall vitality of American society 
depend on the dedication of people like Patricia Macias, who use 
their considerable talents and resources to serve others, and it is 
a privilege to join in honoring her at this time; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Patricia Macias on her induction 
into the El Paso Commission for Women's Hall of Fame and extend to 
her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Judge Macias as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Chavez

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 484 was adopted by the House on March 
17, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House