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                                                                  H.R. No. 247



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Audrey Ann Almaraz, a vibrant 17-year-old, has won 
the title of Miss Edinburg 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Distinguishing herself among an impressive field of 
candidates in last September's pageant, she not only won the crown, 
but also won the opportunity to represent the city throughout the 
Rio Grande Valley and the Lone Star State at a host of events; and
	WHEREAS, A graduating junior at Johnny G. Economedes High 
School, where she has excelled as a member of the UIL mock trial 
team, this intelligent young Texan has already accrued 33 college 
hours through a concurrent education program offered by The 
University of Texas-Pan American and will begin her official 
collegiate tenure as a sophomore; with a deeply rooted interest in 
the law, Miss Almaraz hopes to become an attorney and one day fight 
for social justice; and
	WHEREAS, In all of her accomplished endeavors, she has 
enjoyed the unconditional love and support of her mother, Sonja 
Mireles, and sister, Alyssa Almaraz; and
	WHEREAS, Audrey Almaraz is a tremendous source of pride to 
her family, friends, school, and community, and the poise, grace, 
and commitment to excellence she has readily displayed will 
undoubtedly serve her well throughout her life; and
	WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Pena has justly recognized 
Miss Almaraz by passing this resolution in her behalf during the 
Regular Session of the 79th Texas Legislature; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Audrey Ann Almaraz on winning the 
title of Miss Edinburg 2005 and extend to her sincere best wishes 
for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Miss Almaraz as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                            Pena
                                                                        Gonzales
                                                                         Escobar

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 247 was adopted by the House on 
February 9, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House