H.R. No. 513



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The many scholastic and personal accomplishments of 
Suzanne Mereille Palacios have made her a source of tremendous 
pride to her family and community; and
	WHEREAS, The daughter of Juan "Sonny" Palacios, Jr., and 
Angelica Feliz Palacios, Suzanne Palacios was born with Reiger's 
Syndrome, which caused glaucoma and reduced her vision; undaunted 
by these challenges, she has excelled in academics, learning to 
read by the age of three, earning recognition for her outstanding 
achievement in reading, math, language, and spelling in the first 
grade, and testing into the gifted and talented and accelerated 
reader programs; and
	WHEREAS, Currently in the third grade at Freddy Gonzalez 
Elementary School, this notable nine-year-old is active in UIL and 
the Technology Club and recently had a poem published in The 
Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans; she is a valued member of 
Girl Scout Troop 12 and enjoys participating in the Children's 
Choir at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in McAllen; and
	WHEREAS, Her rare enthusiasm and dedication distinguish Miss 
Palacios as one of our state's outstanding youth, and it is indeed a 
pleasure to honor her as she faces what will undoubtedly be a 
rewarding future; and
	WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Pena has justly recognized 
this fine young Texan by passing this resolution in her behalf 
during the 3rd Called Session of the 79th Texas Legislature; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Suzanne Mereille 
Palacios on her many achievements and extend to her best wishes for 
continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Miss Palacios as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                            Pena

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 513 was adopted by the House on May 
12, 2006, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House