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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A life characterized by commendable service to her |
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country drew to a close with the passing of Army Specialist Juana |
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Perez Avelar on February 11, 1994; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on June 8, 1962, to Jesus and Juana Perez, Juana |
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Avelar grew up in Clint and graduated from Clint High School in |
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1980; as a student, she distinguished herself by her participation |
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in University Interscholastic League events and earned a spot in |
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regional typing competitions for two consecutive years; in 1980, |
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she enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a military nurse until |
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1984, during which time she reached the rank of Specialist 4; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Avelar was an active member of the San Lorenzo |
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Catholic Church, and she played a positive role in the lives of |
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those around her; the loving mother of two children, Elisa and |
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Juanito Avelar, she also shared her generous spirit with other |
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family members and friends, and those who were fortunate enough to |
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have known Juana Avelar will forever cherish their memories of time |
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spent in her company; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Juana Perez Avelar; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Juana Perez |
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Avelar. |
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Quintanilla |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1672 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on May 11, 2007. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |