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H.R. No. 881
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Since 1959, the LULAC Feria de las Flores has raised
scholarship money for deserving college-bound students, and this
year marks the 44th anniversary of this beloved annual pageant; and
WHEREAS, Created and organized by Joe Flores, the feria has
been sponsored by LULAC Council No. 1 since the inaugural event in
1959, when Abby Pina was crowned as the first Feria de las Flores
Queen; and
WHEREAS, Contestants are judged in six categories: beauty,
personality, poise, costume, dance routine, and on-stage question,
and the event, which is designed to pay tribute to the heritage of
Mexican American citizens, features music, dance, and dress that
typify various regions south of the border; and
WHEREAS, Through the generous support of the South Texas
business community, LULAC Council No. 1 has distributed more than
$1 million in scholarship funds to date, and this display of
community spirit and dedication to providing educational
opportunities for the young people of South Texas is truly worthy of
special legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 44th anniversary of the Feria de
las Flores and commend the members of LULAC Council No. 1 for their
significant efforts in this regard; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for LULAC Council No. 1 as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Capelo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 881 was adopted by the House on April
23, 2003, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House