H.R. No. 900

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Priscilla Leal of Corpus Christi has long helped to make her community a better place in which to live, work, and raise a family; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Leal was employed with the City of Corpus Christi for two decades, and during her years in the workplace, she researched and played a vital role in bringing the United Steel Workers to Texas; today, as a result of her leadership, the union represents men and women in Corpus Christi and in other cities across the Lone Star State; and

WHEREAS, Since her retirement, Mrs. Leal has continued to lend a hand wherever she perceives a need to be met; she has helped to prompt a number of vital city developments, including the Horne Road and Gollihar Road improvement projects and the Mansheim-Sunnybrook drainage project; moreover, she has been a staunch advocate of the residents of the 78415 zip code, supporting students and parents in education disputes and representing workers with employment grievances; and

WHEREAS, A highly regarded volunteer and civic leader, Priscilla Leal has greatly enhanced the lives of her fellow citizens through her many good works, and her efforts have made her an inspiration to all who are privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby honor Priscilla Leal for her many significant contributions to the betterment of her community 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 Mrs. Leal as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Herrero

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 900 was adopted by the House on April 5, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House