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78R18930 MDM-D

By:  Rodriguez                                                    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.