SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 547
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Soledad "Chole" Alvidrez Galván, 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, Chole Galván is a precinct judge and is precinct 
chair for Precinct 34; she was one of the first Mexican American 
women to join the United States Army immediately after the 
bombing of Pearl Harbor; throughout her life she has been an 
active volunteer in her community, serving on a wide variety of 
boards, and she has received many awards over the years; and
	WHEREAS, She served as vice president and board member of 
the Sunset Heights Neighborhood Association, and she coordinates 
food distribution at Thanksgiving and Christmas for families and 
seniors in Sunset Heights; active in her church, she was 
president of the Holy Family Church chapter of the Saint Vincent 
de Paul Society; and
	WHEREAS, With her many gifts and talents and through her 
initiative and perseverance, Chole has set a lasting standard for 
others to emulate; and
	WHEREAS, Her worthy accomplishments and her pioneering 
spirit truly make Chole 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 Soledad Alvidrez Galván 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