H.R. No. 1961



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Aurora Corona Casas, a student at South Texas 
Community College (STCC), has received the Presidential 
Inspirational Achievement Award for serving as a role model for 
STCC students, faculty, and staff; and
	WHEREAS, After working 30 years for Haggar Clothing Company, 
Mrs. Casas made the commendable decision to return to school to 
continue her education; though it had been some four decades since 
she last took classes, she has thrived in the college environment at 
STCC; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, this 
remarkable woman has maintained a high grade point average while 
working toward an associate's degree in accounting; the 
presidential award, presented to her during the STCC graduation 
ceremony on May 17, 2003, includes a $1,000 scholarship to assist 
her in pursuing her studies at the college; and
	WHEREAS, Aurora Casas has justly earned the respect and 
admiration of her family, friends, and fellow students, and it is 
indeed a pleasure to commend her at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize Aurora Corona Casas for her commitment 
to excellence as a student and for her noteworthy academic 
achievements and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued 
success in all her endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Casas as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                            Pena

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1961 was adopted by the House on June 
2, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House