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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, David Chavana, cofounder and former director of the |
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Edinburg All-America City 10K Run/Walk, has inspired countless |
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South Texas residents to maintain a healthy lifestyle; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Edinburg, Mr. Chavana has participated |
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in more than 400 races since he first began running in 1976; to |
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share this passion with others and to highlight the importance of |
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exercise, he teamed with city staff in the early 1980s to begin |
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planning a local 10K event; and |
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WHEREAS, Nearly 250 people took part in the first incarnation |
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of the Edinburg All-America City 10K Run, held in 1983; five years |
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later, the 10K Corporation of the City of Edinburg was established, |
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and today the race and its companion two mile "fun run" draw more |
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than 6,000 participants from around the world; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Chavana retired as director of the event in |
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2012, but he continues to play a positive role in the area through |
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his work as an educator at Edinburg North High School; in all of his |
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endeavors, he enjoys the support of a loving family that includes |
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his wife, Graciela Moreno-Chavana, his sons, Vito and Noah, and his |
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grandson, Trey; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his dedication to encouraging wellness, |
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David Chavana has made a positive contribution to his community, |
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and his influence will continue to be appreciated for many years to |
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come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor David Chavana for his efforts to promote |
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health and fitness among his fellow Edinburg residents and extend |
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to him 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 Mr. Chavana as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |