SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 912

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased 
to recognize Jorge Sanchez, Sr., for his role in bringing to 
light the extraordinary contributions of women to the growth 
and development of South Texas; and

	WHEREAS, Working with the American GI Forum and 
Luis A. Diaz de Leon, Jorge made important contributions to 
Historical Women of Laredo-2000, which recognizes the significant
role of women in the fields of art, education, politics, medicine
and law enforcement in the early days of Laredo and Webb County;
and

	WHEREAS, Published to encourage the research and 
documentation of regional history through the use of primary 
source materials, this valuable work provides insight into the 
daily activities of life in Laredo's first 250 years; and

	WHEREAS, Historical Women of Laredo-2000 is dedicated to 
all the women of our continent, particularly the women of Laredo 
and Webb County; it provides important role models from the past 
who helped shape their community, for girls and young women as 
they face their future; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby commend Jorge Sanchez, Sr., for his 
work in the field of historical research and his contributions 
to preserving Webb County's heritage; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 16, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate