79S31072 JNC-D

By:  Luna                                                         H.R. No. 261



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to 
welcome the reigning Feria de las Flores Queen, Teresa Sanchez, and 
contestants of the 2006 pageant to the State Capitol on April 27, 
2006; and
	WHEREAS, The pageant, which raises money for scholarships, 
has been sponsored by LULAC Council No. 1 since 1959; through the 
generous support of the South Texas business community, LULAC has 
distributed more than $1 million in scholarship funds to students 
throughout the Coastal Bend area; and
	WHEREAS, The competition's contestants are judged in six 
categories: beauty, personality, poise, costume, dance routine, 
and onstage question, and the event, which is designed to pay 
tribute to the heritage of Mexican American citizens, features 
music, dance, and dress that typify various regions south of the 
border; and
	WHEREAS, Joining last year's winner, reigning queen Teresa 
Sanchez, the talented individuals participating in this year's 
competition are Jacqueline Castellanos, Lisa Marie Castillo, Mirna 
Flores, Imelda Perales, Amber Vasquez, and Amy Velasquez; and
	WHEREAS, Through their involvement, these contestants have 
demonstrated great cultural pride and community spirit, and they 
may indeed look forward to bright and promising futures; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby welcome Teresa Sanchez, the 
reigning Queen of Feria de las Flores, and the 2006 pageant 
contestants to the State Capitol and extend to them sincere best 
wishes for a memorable visit; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the participants as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.