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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 710
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Fran Valenzuela, who is being honored for her life of |
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service and activism at a special ceremony on May 7, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, Fran Valenzuela became involved in Texas politics |
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at the young age of six, when she worked beside her father helping |
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increase voter turnout; throughout her life, she has worked |
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diligently on behalf of Texans through her grassroots leadership |
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and her unwavering support of the Harris County Democratic Party; |
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she is also known for her many years of active service on behalf |
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of LULAC; and |
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Valenzuela began a career as an educator in |
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the 1970s, and she is a lifetime member of both the Texas State |
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Teachers Association and the National Education Association; she |
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has lobbied the Texas Legislature and Congress on behalf of |
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public education, and she has also assisted the National |
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Education Association in its mission to support future leaders by |
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helping to train women who are running for office; and |
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WHEREAS, In recent years, Fran Valenzuela has dedicated |
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much of her time and energy to registering voters, promoting |
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immigration reform, and addressing women's health care needs; |
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she is respected and admired by many, and she is indeed deserving |
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of recognition for her exemplary service on behalf of her fellow |
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citizens; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Fran Valenzuela for her many |
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contributions to her community and the state and extend to her |
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best wishes in all her future endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Garcia |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 2, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |