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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 528
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Maxine Silva, 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, Maxine Silva is an outstanding citizen who 
has contributed in many different ways to the betterment of 
her community; she has received numerous accolades attesting 
to her lifelong dedication to civic participation, including 
a commendation from President Franklin D. Roosevelt for 
registering young people for the draft during World War II; 
she was named Woman of the Year in Volunteer Service by the 
El Paso Women's Political Caucus and was inducted into the 
El Paso Commission of Women Hall of Fame; she is active in 
the Parent-Teacher Association and is deeply concerned with 
education issues; and
	WHEREAS, With her many gifts and talents and through her 
initiative and perseverance, Maxine has set a lasting standard 
for others to emulate; and
	WHEREAS, Her worthy accomplishments and her pioneering 
spirit truly make Maxine 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 Maxine Silva 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



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     Member, Texas Senate