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

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                                                       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.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House