79R7070 JNC-D

By:  Chavez                                                       H.R. No. 563



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Suzie Azar served with distinction as the first 
female mayor of El Paso from 1989 to 1991, setting an example of 
civic leadership and community service to which others may aspire; 
and
	WHEREAS, Since leaving office, Ms. Azar has remained active 
in civic affairs while pursuing her interest in aviation; she 
started a refueling and hangar-leasing business at the Dona Ana 
County Airport and currently serves as president of Blue Feather 
Aero, which offers flight instruction and charter service; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, this esteemed Texan served as president 
of the Amigo Air Show in 2004 and, together with her daughter, 
Christine Gardy, finished first in the Mile High Air Derby, a 
500-mile race through the skies of Colorado; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of countless successes, Suzie Azar has 
opened the door for other civic-minded women who will follow in her 
footsteps, and she may take justifiable pride in her achievements; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Suzie Azar on her contributions to her 
community as a businesswoman and civic leader and extend to her best 
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Azar as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.