H.R. No. 1105



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Erica Corral of El Paso, the daughter of proud 
parents Emilio and Olga Corral, is completing a successful academic 
career, and her achievements truly merit legislative recognition; 
and
	WHEREAS, While growing up in El Paso, Ms. Corral excelled in 
both athletics and academics; she played soccer, basketball, and 
golf and participated in her mother's flamenco dance group; in 
addition, she ably maintained the demanding study schedule required 
to take advanced placement classes and compete in Odyssey of the 
Mind; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Corral earned her undergraduate degree from The 
University of Texas at El Paso and her master's degree from Rice 
University, and in May 2005 she will graduate from Rice University 
with a doctorate in metals and materials engineering; and
	WHEREAS, Demonstrating a commitment to excellence and 
persistence through countless hours of study, Ms. Corral has set 
herself upon a bright and rewarding career path, and she is indeed a 
source of tremendous pride to her family; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Erica Corral for her academic 
achievements 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. Corral as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                          Chavez

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1105 was adopted by the House on May 
9, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House