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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 549
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Teresa Fernandez, 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, Teresa Fernandez, vice president at the
Lincoln Center, has been active in many civic and charitable
organizations in the community since 1984; she works with food
banks, the nutrition center, the League of United Latin American
Citizens, and the El Paso Legal Assistance Society and helps
coordinate numerous holiday festivities such as Halloween costume
contests, Thanksgiving dinners, and Christmas parties; and
WHEREAS, With her many gifts and talents and through her
initiative and perseverance, Teresa has set a lasting standard
for others to emulate; and
WHEREAS, Her worthy accomplishments and her pioneering
spirit truly make her 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 Teresa Fernandez 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