H.R. No. 748



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Senior bus operator Julian Carranza of Corpus 
Christi finished second in his division at the 2006 American Public 
Transportation Association's International Bus Roadeo held in 
Orange County, California; and
	WHEREAS, Bringing together transit professionals throughout 
the United States, Canada, and Mexico, this much anticipated event 
provides bus operators and mechanics with the opportunity to 
demonstrate their skills and represent their communities in a 
competition; with his 10th year of participation in the annual 
contest, Mr. Carranza deftly completed the roadeo's driving 
competition, a challenging obstacle course, to earn the second 
place award in the 35-foot bus division and a $500 cash prize; and
	WHEREAS, Known for his impeccable driving record and his 
dedication to safety, Mr. Carranza has provided able service to the 
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority for 18 years; in 
addition, this Pharr native has previously won top honors at the 
local RTA bus roadeo numerous times, and was chosen to transport 
both spectators and athletes at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt 
Lake City, Utah; and
	WHEREAS, Julian Carranza is a source of pride to the Corpus 
Christi RTA, and he is most deserving of special recognition for his 
recent achievement; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Julian 
Carranza on placing second at the 2006 American Public 
Transportation Association's International Bus Roadeo and extend 
to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Carranza as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                         Herrero

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 748 was adopted by the House on May 
15, 2006, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House