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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Maria de Jesus Guevara was inducted into the El Paso |
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Commission for Women Hall of Fame on March 9, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1985, the commission is composed of |
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El Paso citizens who are committed to the pursuit of equal rights |
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and responsibilities for all women; inductees to the organization's |
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Hall of Fame are recognized in one of five categories, including |
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professional and public service, arts, education, and civic |
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leadership; and |
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WHEREAS, Selected for the public service category, "Chita" |
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Guevara has dedicated her time to such organizations as MADD and the |
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HOPE Victim Support Group in an effort to curtail drunk driving and |
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to support those individuals and their families whose lives have |
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been affected by its tragic results; and |
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WHEREAS, The strength of our communities and the vitality of |
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the State of Texas depend on the dedication of women like Maria de |
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Jesus Guevara; she uses her considerable talents and generous |
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spirit to serve others, and it is a pleasure to join the commission |
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in honoring her; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Maria de Jesus Guevara on her |
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induction into the El Paso Commission for Women Hall of Fame and |
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extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Guevara as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |