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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 524

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Felipa Solis, who has been selected as a role model
for the City of El Paso by the El Paso Times on the occasion of 
Women's History Month; and
	WHEREAS, Women's History Month is celebrated annually 
during the month of March; to honor the vital roles women play in 
shaping new directions and ideas in society, the national theme 
of Women's History Month in 2003 is "Women Pioneering the 
Future"; and
	WHEREAS, For its selection of women who serve as role 
models for the City of El Paso, the El Paso Times invited its 
readers to nominate women who have made a strong impact on
their family, their neighborhood, or the entire city; the many 
deserving women who were selected for this public recognition
are genuine trailblazers in a wide variety of fields; and
	WHEREAS, Felipa Solis is well known in El Paso for 
anchoring the news on Channel 9-KTSM and for her dedication
to promoting the health of her fellow residents; she has been 
involved in the Race for the Cure breast cancer project for many 
years as a race participant and as a speaker on behalf of cancer 
victims; she has also devoted her time and energy to the 
lifesaving work of the Diabetes Association, the American Heart 
Association, and the American Lung Association; and
	WHEREAS, With her many gifts and talents and through her 
initiative and perseverance, Felipa has set a lasting standard 
for others to emulate; and
	WHEREAS, Her worthy accomplishments and her pioneering 
spirit truly make Felipa an inspiration for all citizens of
El Paso and a source of pride for all Texans; now, therefore,
be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Felipa Solis on her selection
as a role model for the City of El Paso; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Shapleigh




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 7, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate