H.R. No. 1721
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Throughout his education, Samuel Edward Pedraza has
shown initiative, leadership, and a determination to succeed, and
his graduation from The University of Texas at Austin with a
bachelor's degree in economics provides a fitting opportunity to
honor this exceptional young man; and
WHEREAS, Born on December 27, 1980, to Edward and Adela
Pedraza, this outstanding Texan graduated from Poth High School in
1998 and attended the University of the Incarnate Word and The
University of Texas at San Antonio before settling in the Capitol
City; and
WHEREAS, A member of University Democrats and Students for
Ron Kirk, he is a fan of the San Antonio Spurs, Tori Amos, and the
Dixie Chicks and also enjoys cooking, politics, working out, and
drinking margaritas at Trudy's; he now plans to move to Los Angeles,
where he undoubtedly will be a STAR (and possibly even get a job);
and
WHEREAS, Samuel Edward Pedraza is an impressive young man
whose dedication, enthusiasm, and perseverance typify the finest
qualities of this nation's next generation of leaders, and he is
most deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Samuel Edward Pedraza on his
graduation from The University of Texas at Austin 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. Pedraza as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Rodriguez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1721 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2003, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House