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By:  Chavez                                                       H.R. No. 432


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Daisy Gonzalez was named a finalist in the General Land Office 2006 Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest; and WHEREAS, This talented 12-year-old is currently a sixth-grade student at Horizon Middle School in El Paso; her exceptional work, selected from more than 6,700 entries, earned Miss Gonzalez a host of prizes, including a ticket to the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi and passes to Schlitterbahn Waterpark; and WHEREAS, An annual competition, the Treasures of the Texas Coast art contest encourages young artists to learn about the natural resources found along the Lone Star State's shoreline and helps spread the message that "Trashing Texas Beaches Isn't Cool"; and WHEREAS, With her compelling picture, Daisy Gonzalez has demonstrated outstanding ability and imagination, and her achievement is a source of great pride to her family and community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Daisy Gonzalez on being named a finalist in the General Land Office 2006 Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Miss Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.