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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Glenda Lyzette Avila-Salazar of Dallas has |
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distinguished herself through her devotion to her family and the |
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greater good; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Carrizo Springs, Ms. Avila-Salazar |
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graduated from Crystal City High School in 1988 and subsequently |
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completed training at the San Antonio College of Medical and Dental |
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Assistants; she settled in Dallas in 1990 and soon became involved |
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in the Democratic Party and in the Mexican American Democrats |
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organization; and |
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WHEREAS, Ms. Avila-Salazar has served as a local precinct |
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chair for nearly two decades, and she has also contributed to the |
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voting process as an election judge for county, state, and national |
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elections; she has extensive experience as a precinct, county, and |
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state delegate, and she was selected as a delegate to the Democratic |
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National Convention in both 1996 and 2004; and |
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WHEREAS, This dynamic woman shares a passion for politics |
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with her husband, Dallas City Council member Steve Salazar, to whom |
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she has lent vital support throughout his public service career; |
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the couple have two children, Esteban and Estrella, and Ms. |
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Avila-Salazar is deeply engaged in both of their lives, serving as a |
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Girl Scout parent volunteer and as a basketball and softball coach |
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at St. Mary of Carmel Catholic School; and |
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WHEREAS, Known for her joyful nature and generosity of |
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spirit, Ms. Avila-Salazar is a proud cancer survivor whose strength |
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and courage during her battle for recovery inspired countless |
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people; and |
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WHEREAS, Glenda Avila-Salazar has earned the respect and |
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admiration of all who are fortunate enough to know her, and it is |
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indeed a pleasure to recognize this outstanding Texan; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Glenda Lyzette |
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Avila-Salazar for her accomplishments and extend to her sincere |
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best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Ms. Avila-Salazar as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Alonzo |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 213 was adopted by the House on June |
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27, 2011, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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