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79R14742 MAM-D

By:  Hilderbran                                                   H.R. No. 1485



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Harley Steele of San Antonio was offered a ticket to 
attend the inauguration of the president in Washington, D.C., in 
January 2005, and in response to this great honor, this determined 
11-year-old took the initiative necessary to raise money to fund 
her trip; and
	WHEREAS, A student at Villareal Elementary School, Miss 
Steele enlisted the assistance of family, friends, and local 
businesses, and she organized a car wash for a benefit and raised 
$2,500 for her travel expenses; and
	WHEREAS, Through these efforts, this resourceful young woman 
was able to visit our nation's capital with her grandmother and tour 
its glorious historical sites and monuments; and
	WHEREAS, Harley Steele is truly an exceptional young person 
who has the strong spirit and determination to achieve her goals and 
who is most deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Harley Steele for her hard work and 
perseverance in her efforts to attend the presidential inauguration 
in Washington, D.C., and extend to her sincere best wishes in all 
her future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Miss Steele as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.