SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 544

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Sue Gonzales, 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, Sue Gonzales dedicates herself to bringing cheer 
to military personnel stationed abroad and to brightening the 
lives of children in the community; through her coordination of 
the "Mail For Our Military" program, soldiers stationed abroad 
receive letters and Christmas cards; she raises funds and works 
to provide 300 stockings filled with candy for the foster 
children's Christmas party; she also serves as a troop leader for 
two outreach Rio Grande Girl Scout troops in the Segundo Barrio; 
and
	WHEREAS, With her many gifts and talents and through her 
initiative and perseverance, Sue has set a lasting standard for 
others to emulate; and
	WHEREAS, Her worthy accomplishments and her pioneering 
spirit truly make Sue 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 Sue Gonzales 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