SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 508

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Arabia Vargas, who has been selected for induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame for her outstanding work in the legal field as an advocate for children; and

WHEREAS, The San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame honors those women who have contributed significantly to the San Antonio community and the Bexar County region through their accomplishments in their profession or field of service; and

WHEREAS, A partner in the Law Offices of Arabia Vargas and Lori Bindseil, Arabia Vargas has been instrumental in representing hundreds of abused and neglected children in the Bexar County Children's Court; she has also promoted and consummated thousands of San Antonio adoptions; and

WHEREAS, She established a nationally recognized Adoption Project in 2005, and in 2007, she received the United States Congressional Coalition's Angels in Adoptions Award for her tenacious efforts to streamline the adoption process for Bexar County's foster children; she is an active member of the Governor's Parental Advisory Council; and

WHEREAS, Arabia Vargas is held in high regard for her dedication to her work and for her extraordinary accomplishments on behalf of the children of Bexar County; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Arabia Vargas for her exceptional achievements and extend congratulations to her on her induction into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame; and, be it further

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

Van de Putte

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 19, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate