SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 552

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Rosario Chavez, 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, Rosario Chavez is a teacher in the Socorro 
Independent School District who serves homebound students who 
are on maternity leave or who are ill, recovering from surgery, 
or undergoing chemotherapy; she is dedicated to her work with 
these young people and is a source of strength to them in their 
times of hardship; she also finds time to help her students' 
parents raise money to cover hospital bills and supports her 
daughters' involvement in extracurricular activities; and
	WHEREAS, With her many gifts and talents and through her 
initiative and perseverance, Rosario has set a lasting standard 
for others to emulate; and
	WHEREAS, Her worthy accomplishments and her pioneering 
spirit truly make Rosario 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 Rosario Chavez 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