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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 541
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Blanca Herrera, 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, Blanca Herrera is a community health educator for
Planned Parenthood who is committed to improving health care for
her fellow El Pasoans; she assists a wide range of individuals
facing difficult circumstances and challenges, from prisoners
to runaway juveniles to individuals enrolled in substance abuse
programs; she also works with women suffering from depression
or involved in prostitution and drug use; and
WHEREAS, With her many gifts and talents and through her
initiative and perseverance, Blanca has set a lasting standard
for others to emulate; and
WHEREAS, Her worthy accomplishments and her pioneering
spirit truly make Blanca 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 Blanca Herrera 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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 7, 2003.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate