SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 913

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Luis A. Diaz de Leon for his admirable contributions 
toward improving conditions in South Texas and in documenting the 
role of women in shaping the history of Laredo and Webb County; and

	WHEREAS, Luis has selflessly served his country and his state
for many years; a World War II veteran, he was recognized in 1967 by 
President Lyndon B. Johnson for his work on the Chamizal Convention,
and he was later appointed as a delegate to the White House Conference
on Children; and

	WHEREAS, Together with artist Jorge Sanchez, Sr., and the 
American GI Forum, Luis has published Historical Women of Laredo-2000; 
this book provides admirable role models from the past to help girls
and young women lead their communities into the future; and

	WHEREAS, Luis diligently seeks ways to improve the lives of 
the people of South Texas and continues to raise awareness of 
important issues with the help of the American GI Forum and the 
Laredo Veterans Coalition; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Luis A. Diaz de Leon for his 
meritorious efforts to preserve the heritage of Laredo and Webb 
County and his important service on behalf of the people of Texas;
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