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                                                                  H.R. No. 1461



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Raul Yzaguirre is the 2005 recipient of the Tejano 
Democrats Lifetime Achievement Award for his lifelong commitment to 
improving opportunities for the Hispanic community; and
	WHEREAS, A native of San Juan, Mr. Yzaguirre honorably served 
his country in the U.S. Air Force Medical Corps for four years after 
graduating from PSJA High School; he received his bachelor's degree 
from George Washington University and stayed in Washington, D.C., 
to work for the National Council of La Raza, a nonprofit 
organization that aims to combat poverty and increase development 
in Hispanic communities; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Yzaguirre expanded the council into one of the 
most successful Hispanic organizations in the country with a 
current operating budget of $28 million; when he stepped down as 
president and CEO in December 2004, he enjoyed a long list of 
accomplishments, including the restoration of benefits for legal 
immigrants and the reduction of poverty among Hispanics through the 
expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman has advocated an increase in 
aid for small businesses, a larger allocation of money for 
education, and a more responsible portrayal of Hispanics on 
television and in movies; and
	WHEREAS, Following his departure from the National Council of 
La Raza, Mr. Yzaguirre continues to make his mark on the community 
by lecturing at colleges and writing books; he also looks forward to 
spending more time with his loving wife, six children, and six 
grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Pena has justly recognized 
Raul Yzaguirre by passing this resolution in his behalf during the 
Regular Session of the 79th Texas Legislature; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Raul Yzaguirre on his receipt of 
the Tejano Democrats Lifetime Achievement Award and commend him for 
his outstanding professional accomplishments and civic 
contributions; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Yzaguirre as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                            Pena

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1461 was adopted by the House on May 
13, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House