79R8647 MDM-D

By:  Martinez                                                     H.R. No. 987



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Alfredo Gomez of Weslaco has won the Texas Kids 
Aviation Art Calendar Contest and his exceptional work will be 
featured in the 2006 calendar published by the Texas Department of 
Transportation; and
	WHEREAS, His first-place entry depicts a war plane performing 
aerial maneuvers over a bayside air show in late afternoon and is 
described by its creator as a colorful display of imagination mixed 
with inspiration from an everyday scene; along with being 
published, Mr. Gomez has received a plaque in recognition of his 
outstanding talent; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to gaining the attention of admirers 
statewide for his art, the humble young man may also take pride in 
having earned the admiration of his younger siblings, who want him 
to teach them to draw; and
	WHEREAS, A sixth-grade student at Cuellar Middle School, Mr. 
Gomez expects to pursue his art as he grows up; he wants to be a 
painter, though he admits that the idea of creating murals on cars 
is another intriguing possibility; and
	WHEREAS, Alfredo Gomez powerfully and passionately expresses 
his singular artistic vision; his discipline, skill, and insight 
are exemplary, and he is truly worthy of special recognition; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Alfredo Gomez of Weslaco for 
winning the Texas Kids Aviation Art Calendar Contest and extend to 
him sincere best wishes for success and happiness in the coming 
years; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Gomez as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.