H.R. No. 150

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Members of the Mexican American Democrats of Texas have long worked to advance causes important to the state's large Hispanic population, and their groundbreaking efforts have helped to ensure that the voices of all our citizens are heard and respected; and

WHEREAS, Under the capable leadership of its presidents through the years, the Mexican American Democrats of Texas has successfully increased the representation of Hispanic Texans at the local, state, and national levels and will undoubtedly continue this proud tradition throughout the years to come; and

WHEREAS, Following in the footsteps of such groups as La Raza Unida and the Southwest Voter Registration Project, members of the Mexican American Democrats of Texas have employed grassroots methods to reach the largest audience possible; by actively soliciting their constituents' opinions and faithfully representing their concerns, they have demonstrated the truest ideals of the democratic process, and the year 2008 marks an opportune time to honor the leadership of those who have given of their time and talents to benefit this worthy group since its inception; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby honor the former presidents of the Mexican American Democrats of Texas and extend to them warmest best wishes for continued success and happiness in all their endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Mexican American Democrats of Texas as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Alonzo

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 150 was adopted by the House on February 22, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House