79R10377 MDM-D

By:  Flores                                                       H.R. No. 920



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Melissa and Oscar Martinez of Mission and their 
daughters, Morgan, Moriah, and Mykenzie, have earned a place in 
Texas Citrus Fiesta history for their involvement with that 
singular celebration; and
	WHEREAS, Initially held in 1932, the weeklong Mission 
extravaganza celebrates the state's thriving citrus industry with 
activities that include a parade with citrus-covered floats and a 
coronation ceremony for the royal court; judges choose the members 
of the royal family from contestants across the Rio Grande Valley; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Martinez began the family's legacy of royal 
service in 1972, when she was six years old and named to the court as 
Princess Anna; her daughter, Morgan, was selected for the same 
honor in 1999, followed by Moriah in 2002; last year, six-year-old 
Mykenzie proudly carried on the family's remarkable Citrus Fiesta 
tradition when she was named the 2004 Princess of Lemon; and
	WHEREAS, The close-knit family has traveled throughout the 
state with each daughter to appear in parades, and the girls' royal 
scepters, crowns, and gowns are lovingly created by Mrs. Martinez 
and displayed together at the Mission City Hall; and
	WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. Martinez has assisted behind 
the scenes with the floats and today he maintains the family's 
connection to this highly popular South Texas event as a member of 
the Texas Citrus Fiesta board of directors; and
	WHEREAS, Melissa and Oscar Martinez and their children 
demonstrate outstanding pride in their community and their state 
with their unwavering support of the Texas Citrus Fiesta, and it is 
a distinct pleasure to honor these fine Texans at this time; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Melissa and Oscar Martinez of Mission, and 
their daughters, Morgan, Moriah, and Mykenzie, for their 
participation in the Texas Citrus Fiesta, and extend to them 
heartfelt best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Martinez family as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.