79R5877 MAM-D

By:  Anchia                                                       H.R. No. 460



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The hard work and dedication of Wilma Blanton Avalos 
of Dallas have made the city of Dallas a better place to live, work, 
and raise a family; and
	WHEREAS, Born on May 14, 1943, Ms. Avalos graduated from 
South Oak Cliff High School and Draughon's Business College; she 
has served as precinct chair and election judge for Precinct 4443 
for many years; and
	WHEREAS, In 1973, Ms. Avalos and her husband received the 
news that their oldest son was deaf; in her quest to help her son, 
she became involved in championing the rights of handicapped 
children and their access to quality education, and she continues 
to work to help children with special needs; and
	WHEREAS, After the death of her husband in 1992, Ms. Avalos 
took over the family business for several years before passing the 
responsibility to her sons; in 1994, she started the Love Field West 
Nonprofit Crime Watch Association and has served as the 
organization's chair since its founding; and
	WHEREAS, Wilma Avalos is a loving and devoted mother and 
grandmother, and cherishes the time she spends with her three 
children and four grandchildren; her tireless work in behalf of her 
community is truly inspiring, and it is appropriate to recognize 
her for her accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Wilma Blanton Avalos for her contributions 
to her community and extend to her sincere best wishes for the 
future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Avalos as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.