H.R. No. 1212


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ouisa Davis has been a tireless advocate of the immigrant population of El Paso and has aided countless individuals in becoming United States citizens; and WHEREAS, This notable Texan currently serves as an attorney and the executive director of Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services, an agency of the Catholic Diocese of El Paso that is dedicated to providing assistance to those attempting to navigate the often complicated and costly immigration and citizenship processes; and WHEREAS, Under the exemplary leadership of Ms. Davis, Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services is able to help 5,000 families a year, offering much needed counsel and legal representation; and WHEREAS, In a city where one in 10 families is in mixed immigration status, El Paso has a great need of the assistance of such dedicated individuals as Ouisa Davis, whose efforts have indeed brought assistance to thousands; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That Ouisa Davis be commended for her achievements as executive director of Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services and that she be extended sincere best wishes for continued success in her important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Davis as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Chavez ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1212 was adopted by the House on April 29, 2005, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House