SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 31

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Ariella Nichelle Olivarez, for her work in promoting 
literacy for children of all ages throughout the State of Texas; 
and
	WHEREAS, Ariella is an accelerated reader and honor roll 
second-grade student at Saint Joseph Catholic School in 
Edinburg; and
	WHEREAS, A talented writer, Ariella won first place at the 
district level in the spring 2002 creative writing division of 
the University Interscholastic League competition; she then 
competed at the state level, where she placed fourth; and
	WHEREAS, Eight-year-old Ariella enjoys tumbling, 
gymnastics, cheerleading, and ballet; in addition, she has 
studied piano for the past year and participates in Girl Scouts; 
and
	WHEREAS, Crowned Little Miss Rio Grande Valley 2003 on 
November 9, 2002, Ariella will represent the Rio Grande Valley at 
the Miss American Sweetheart Pageant in Houston on June 22, 2003; 
and
	WHEREAS, Ariella strives for excellence in all of her 
endeavors, and her commitment to promoting literacy will 
undoubtedly be of great benefit to many of her young fellow 
Texans; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Ariella Nichelle Olivarez for 
the fine example she has set for other children and for her 
efforts to promote literacy in our state; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                 Hinojosa, Lucio





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     Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate




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   President of the Senate
 
     I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 22, 2003.



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   Secretary of the Senate