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H.R. No. 1737
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Audra Elizabeth Tafoya celebrated a significant
milestone in her life on May 17, 2003, when she graduated from The
University of Texas at Austin (UT) with a bachelor's degree in
government with a minor in Asian studies; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her college career, this talented young
woman has shown intelligence, initiative, and a determination to
succeed; she can take great pride in her notable scholastic
achievement as an honors student as well as in the outstanding
contributions she has made as a volunteer with many campus and
community organizations; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Tafoya served her fellow students as a resident
assistant, directed the UT chapter of Best Buddies International,
chaired the multiculturalism task force of the Texas Union Council,
and volunteered with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Capital Area;
her diverse background includes experience with a public relations
firm in Washington, D.C., and employment in Spain; and
WHEREAS, During the 78th Legislative Session, Ms. Tafoya has
provided able assistance as a legislative aide in the Capitol
office of State Representative Eddie Rodriguez, and she has come to
admire the city's people, music, and food, particularly breakfast
tacos and East Side salsa, over the course of her five years as an
Austinite; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Anthony Tafoya and Deborah Fruge
Titus, Audra Tafoya has demonstrated that good things are in store
for her now that she has attained her college degree, and although
she is currently homeless, she has high aspirations to find a job
and a place to live in Uzbekistan, Japan, or Orange County,
California; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Audra Tafoya on her graduation from
The University of Texas at Austin and extend to her best wishes for
continued success and happiness in all her future endeavors,
wherever they may lead her; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Tafoya as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Rodriguez
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1737 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2003, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House