H.R. No. 1744



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Cynthia M. Sakulenzki has demonstrated impressive 
leadership and exceptional ability as president and CEO of the 
McAllen Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, Since accepting her position in February 2000, Ms. 
Sakulenzki has taken responsibility for planning, developing, and 
implementing the chamber's business plan in an effort to achieve 
the chamber's goals; she plays an active role in supervising and 
managing committees, both directly and indirectly, and is involved 
in implementing the chamber's policy on governmental relations and 
issues; and
	WHEREAS, The McAllen Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has 
received numerous significant awards and accolades during Ms. 
Sakulenzki's distinguished tenure, including recognition as the 
Small Chamber of the Year by the Texas Association of Mexican 
American Chambers of Commerce in 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2004; the 
chamber was also honored as the National Small Chamber of the Year 
in 2000 by the United States Hispanic Chambers of Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Sakulenzki, a 1974 graduate of The University of 
Texas-Pan American, is the recipient of the 2004 National Political 
Empowerment Award from the United States Hispanic Chambers of 
Commerce and has been recognized by the Texas Association of 
Mexican American Chambers of Commerce as one of the Top 10 Hispanic 
Women in Texas in 2000; she has successfully contributed to 
numerous volunteer and civic organizations, while also building an 
impressive resume as a highly regarded business leader; and
	WHEREAS, With her drive, determination, and considerable 
business acumen, Cynthia Sakulenzki has excelled as the president 
and CEO of the McAllen Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; her personal 
and professional achievements, as well as those of the chamber, are 
a tribute to her hard work and dedication, and she is most deserving 
of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Cynthia Sakulenzki for her outstanding 
tenure as president and CEO of the McAllen Hispanic Chamber of 
Commerce and extend best wishes to her for continued success in all 
her endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Sakulenzki as an expression of highest regard  by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Gonzales

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1744 was adopted by the House on May 
25, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House