SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 223

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Laura Danielle Gonzalez, who recently won the title of Miss Edinburg 2007; and

WHEREAS, A freshman honor roll student at Edinburg North High School, Laura competed with 14 other young women between the ages of 14 and 19 to capture the crown; she is only 14 years old and is the youngest person to ever hold a city title in the Rio Grande Valley; and

WHEREAS, Laura participates in a wide variety of activities in school while staying on the A honor roll; she dances with the Golden Spurs, competes in University Interscholastic League events, is involved with the freshman student council, and is a part of the drama club; and

WHEREAS, Laura was nominated to attend the 2007 Lead America Conference and was selected for the Duke University Talent Identification Program; she is active in community affairs and she volunteers at local walks, including Relay for Life; she is an altar server at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church; and

WHEREAS, Laura Danielle Gonzalez is a source of great pride to her family, friends, school, and community, and the poise, grace, and commitment to excellence she has shown will serve her well during her reign as Miss Edinburg and throughout her life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Laura Danielle Gonzalez for her many accomplishments and extend congratulations to her for being named Miss Edinburg 2007; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Hinojosa

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 13, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate