79R18675 JNC-D

By:  Pena                                                         H.R. No. 2026



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Maricela De Leon is an outstanding Texan who truly 
exemplifies the finest qualities of youth today, and she is indeed 
deserving of special recognition; and
	WHEREAS, A 2001 graduate of South Texas High School for the 
Health Professions, Ms. De Leon is currently attending The 
University of Texas-Pan American, where she is a pre-law student 
majoring in political science and finance; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. De Leon has shown initiative, leadership, and a 
determination to succeed by balancing her studies with a busy 
schedule of work and volunteer activities; she serves as the 
president of the Young Democrats at UTPA, was a precinct chair in 
the 2004 Democratic primary, and has worked on a number of political 
campaigns; and
	WHEREAS, Deeply committed to the well-being of all, Ms. De 
Leon has given of her time and talents to voter registration efforts 
and has taught Sunday school at Saint Margaret Mary's Church; she 
aspires to one day become a civil rights lawyer so that she may help 
safeguard the liberties of those in need; and
	WHEREAS, The daughter of Juan and Maria Guadalupe De Leon, 
"Machito" is a continuing source of joy to her parents, to her 
siblings, Melissa, Carlos, and Juan De Leon, Jr., and to her 
extended family; and
	WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Pena has justly recognized 
Maricela De Leon by introducing this resolution in her 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 commend Maricela De Leon for her many 
accomplishments and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued 
success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. De Leon as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.