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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Felix Yruegas and the Lanierites of San Antonio have |
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been named the recipients of the 2015 Spirit of Education Award by |
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the Mexican American Unity Council; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded by Mr. Yruegas in 2008, the Lanierites is an |
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organization of Sidney Lanier High School alumni committed to |
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helping young Texans further their education; the organization has |
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awarded more than $114,000 in scholarship funds to nearly 80 |
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students, and it raised $17,000 for the Lanier Alumni Center and the |
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dedication of the athletic court in honor of legendary coach |
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William C. "Nemo" Herrera; and |
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WHEREAS, This noteworthy group has also supported a variety |
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of Lanier High activities and organizations, including the band, |
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the Chess Club, the Lanier Explorers Club, and the football and |
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basketball teams; in addition, it has made donations to San Juan de |
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Los Lagos Church for families in need, and it sponsors a recognition |
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program that has honored outstanding graduates and a retired campus |
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police officer; and |
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WHEREAS, Through their dedication to the Lanier High School |
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community, Felix Yruegas and the Lanierites have made a lasting, |
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positive impact, and they are indeed worthy of this prestigious |
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accolade; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Felix Yruegas and the Lanierites on |
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their receipt of the 2015 Spirit of Education Award from the Mexican |
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American Unity Council and extend to them sincere best wishes for |
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continued success in their endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Yruegas and the organization as an expression of |
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high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |