H.R. No. 663



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Approximately 1,100 Texas children and adolescents 
are diagnosed with cancer each year, and the fortitude and grace 
with which they bear this daunting experience stands as a testament 
to us all; and
	WHEREAS, Seven-year-old Jacqueline Elena Black of Corpus 
Christi is one such child, and with unfaltering bravery and 
optimism, she has undergone two surgeries and many treatments since 
receiving her diagnosis; throughout it all, she has remained her 
fun-loving, lively self, often heard telling jokes and giggling 
with her friends and siblings; and
	WHEREAS, Enjoying the love and support of her parents, 
Barbara Canales and Paul Black, Jackie continues to struggle with 
an unjust enemy, refusing to let the disease dampen her love for 
life; she draws comfort from her grandmother, Yolanda Canales, who 
has been by her side since the beginning, and her devotion to 
animals and nature; and
	WHEREAS, Scientists and medical professionals across the 
state and nation are tirelessly committed to developing and 
providing exceptional treatment practices to control and eliminate 
cancer; although the battle continues for many children, one day 
the shadow of cancer will no longer haunt our most vulnerable 
citizens; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend best wishes to 
Jacqueline Elena Black  and all children across the state who are 
struggling with cancer and commend all those involved in the fight 
to end this devastating disease.

                                                                            Luna

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 663 was adopted by the House on May 
15, 2006, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House