78R10622 MW-D

By:  Wise                                                         H.R. No. 664



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Ernie Dominguez of Mercedes received a great honor 
when his fellow students at Southwest Texas State University 
(SWTSU) in San Marcos named him the 2002 Homecoming King; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Mercedes, Mr. Dominguez graduated in 
2000 from Mercedes High School, where he participated in FFA and 
competed in cross-country, football, basketball, and baseball; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Dominguez, a junior at SWTSU, is majoring in 
communication studies and minoring in leadership studies; this 
industrious young man maintains an active membership in the Bobcat 
Fanatics, University Ambassadors, Pride and Tradition Task Force, 
and University Council, and he also teaches a weekly laboratory 
class in the speech communication department; and
	WHEREAS, Encouraged by the Bobcat Fanatics to run for 
Homecoming King, Mr. Dominguez took possession of the title at the 
coronation ceremony held during Homecoming Week; presented with the 
traditional sash and scepter, he ably filled the role of king 
throughout the week's festivities, which included the Homecoming 
Parade, a pep rally, and a soapbox derby; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Dominguez is a source of great pride to his 
family and his hometown and an outstanding representative for the 
student body of Southwest Texas State University with a bright 
future ahead of him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Ernie Dominguez on being voted 
Homecoming King at Southwest Texas State University and extend to 
him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Dominguez as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.