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Congratulatory And Memorial Calendar

Wednesday, March 10, 2021
10:00 AM

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********** CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS **********

HR 11               Fierro

Commending Iris Lopez of El Paso for her advocacy work as the founder and executive director of The Mija Project.

HR 12               Bucy

Congratulating Tommy Joe Turner on his retirement from Travis County Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

HR 14               Cole

Congratulating Tonya Nixon on her election as the first black female constable in Travis County.

HR 15               Cole

Congratulating Gwendolyn Davis on being appointed chief deputy constable for Travis County.

HR 16               Wu

Commending the Screen at 23 campaign and its efforts to raise awareness of diabetes in the Asian American community.

HR 18               Murr

Congratulating David Warren Wallace on his retirement as Sutton County attorney.

HR 19               Murr

Commending Mike Villanueva for his service on the Sutton County Commissioners Court.

HR 20               Murr

Congratulating Charlie McIlvain on his retirement as president and CEO of the Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau.

HR 23               Harless

Congratulating Champions Golf Club in Houston on hosting the 2020 U.S. Women's Open.

HR 25               Rose / Bowers

Recognizing January 13, 2021, as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Day in Texas.

HR 26               Thierry

Commending the frontline workers of the United States for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

HR 27               Thierry

Commending members of the health care workforce across the United States for their dedicated efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

HR 29               Morales, Eddie

Congratulating Johnny Francis Mynar-Melendrez of Scouts BSA Troop No. 274 in Eagle Pass on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

HR 30               Morales, Eddie

Congratulating the Balmorhea High School football team on winning the 2020 UIL 1A Six-Man Division 2 state championship.

HR 31               Morales, Eddie

Congratulating the Presidio High School boys' cross country team on winning the 3A title at the 2020 UIL Cross Country State Championships.

HR 39               Dutton / et al.

Congratulating Dr. Albert L. Lemons on his retirement as principal of Atherton Elementary School in Houston.

HR 40               Holland

Congratulating Rick Crowley on his retirement as Rockwall city manager.

HR 41               White

Congratulating Brandon Prouse of Deweyville ISD on being named the 2020 Coach of the Year by the Southeast Texas Coaches Association.

HR 42               Stucky

Congratulating the football team of Ryan High School in Denton on winning the 2020 UIL 5A Division 1 state championship.

HR 43               Tinderholt

Commending members of the Arlington Fire Department TIFMAS strike team for helping to battle wildfires in California in September and October of 2020.

HR 44               White

Congratulating the Lumberton High School cheerleading team on winning the 4A title at the 2021 UIL Spirit State Championships.

HR 45               Reynolds

Congratulating Eric Fagan on his election as sheriff of Fort Bend County.

HR 48               Jetton / Button / Wu / Vo

Commemorating the Lunar New Year on February 12, 2021.

HR 50               Minjarez

Recognizing February 17, 2021, as CASA Day at the State Capitol.

HR 57               Morales, Eddie

Congratulating the Presidio High School boys' cross country team on winning the 3A title at the 2020 UIL Cross Country State Championships.

HR 58               Cole

Congratulating the Honorable Lora Livingston on receiving the 2021 Jurisprudence Award from the Anti-Defamation League in Austin.

HR 65               González, Mary

Recognizing February 1 through 7, 2021, as National School Counselor Week.

HR 66               White / Ashby

Congratulating Frances Ellen Wyche of Zavalla on her 100th birthday.

HR 67               Reynolds

Congratulating Jim Rice on being elected president of the board of directors for the Texas Association of School Boards.

HR 68               Reynolds

Honoring Addie Heyliger on her election as president of the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees.

HR 69               Reynolds

Congratulating Nabil Shike on his election as constable of Fort Bend County Precinct 4.

HR 70               Reynolds

Congratulating Kali Morgan on her election as judge of the 505th District Court in Fort Bend County.

HR 71               Reynolds

Congratulating Bridgette Smith-Lawson on her election as Fort Bend County attorney.

HR 72               Reynolds

Congratulating Carmen Turner on her election as Fort Bend County tax assessor-collector.

HR 75               Campos

Commending Daniel Ramos of Drop Zone Films for his contributions to San Antonio.

HR 76               White

Congratulating Gideon Jordan of Jasper High School on his selection to the TMEA 4A All-State Band.

HR 77               Fierro

Congratulating the Hanks High School unified floorball team for qualifying for the 2022 Special Olympics World Winter Games.

HR 79               Raymond / King, Tracy O.

Congratulating Roberto J. Santos on his retirement as superintendent of the United Independent School District.

HR 80               Raymond / King, Tracy O.

Commending the frontline workers of the United States for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

HR 81               Morales, Eddie

Congratulating the Gage Hotel in Marathon for being named to the National Register of Historic Places.

HR 83               Bailes

Commending the career and technical education programs offered by the school districts in House District 18 on the occasion of CTE Month in February 2021.

HR 84               Dutton

Congratulating Darryl S. Johnson on his graduation from American Public University.

HR 85               Campos

Congratulating San Antonio elementary school students Bella and Ruby Cortez on establishing their own business, the Crafty Cortez Sisters.

HR 86               Campos

Honoring April Mae Monterrosa of San Antonio for her achievements as a civic leader and founder of Live From The Southside Magazine.

HR 87               Campos

Congratulating East Central ISD in Bexar County on receiving blended learning grants from the Texas Education Agency and the Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation.

HR 88               Campos

Commending Folklores Coffee House in San Antonio for its contributions to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

HR 89               Campos

Commending Ian Fernandes of Wagner High School in Judson ISD for his musical and academic achievements.

HR 90               Holland

Commending Janet Nichol on her appointment to the Rockwall County Commissioners Court.

HR 92               King, Phil

Commending Dr. Gene Getz for his dedicated service in the ministry.

HR 110              King, Phil

Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Texas State Guard.

HR 111              White

Congratulating Tyler Meredith of Scouts BSA Troop No. 181 in Lumberton on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

HR 112              Raymond / King, Tracy O.

Congratulating Ricardo "Cuate" Santos on his retirement as chief photographer for the Laredo Morning Times.

HR 116              Reynolds

Congratulating Cecil Willis on his election as mayor of Stafford.

HR 117              Reynolds

Congratulating the Honorable Robin Elackatt on his election as mayor of Missouri City.

HR 118              Reynolds

Congratulating Lynn Clouser on her election to the city council of Missouri City.

HR 119              Bucy

Commending Megan Fischer for her contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 120              Bucy

Commending Bridgette Sloan for her contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 121              Bucy

Commending Adam Doran for his contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 122              Bucy

Commending Amanda List for her contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 123              Bucy

Commending Alessandro Sanchez for his contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 124              Bucy

Commending Luis Zertuche for his contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 125              Bucy

Commending Erica Sanchez Zertuche for her contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 126              Bucy

Commending Emilie Smith for her contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 127              Bucy

Commending Lauren Smith for her contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 128              Bucy

Commending Meghan Smith for her contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 129              Bucy

Commending Cheryl Smith for her contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 130              Bucy

Commending Dr. Kathryn Kotrla for her contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 131              Bucy

Commending Risa Ginther for her contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 132              Bucy

Commending Rachel Ching for her contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 133              Bucy

Commending Randy Brown for his contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 134              Bucy

Commending Shellie Hayes-McMahon for her contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 135              Bucy

Commending Neitha Engert for her contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 136              Bucy

Commending Jen Dean for her contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 137              Bucy

Commending Charissa Turner for her contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 138              Bucy

Commending Michael Fischer for his contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 139              Bucy

Commending Devan Dholakia for his contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 140              Bucy

Commending the Honorable Anna Smith for her contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 141              Bucy

Commending the Honorable Anne Duffy for her contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 142              Bucy

Commending the Honorable Heather Jefts for her contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 143              Bucy

Commending Sara Anderson for her contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 144              Bucy

Commending the Honorable Kim Gilby for her contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 145              Bucy

Commending the Honorable Mel Kirkland for his contributions to the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program.

HR 146              Bell, Keith

Honoring Kaufman County.

HR 147              Reynolds

Honoring Christopher Caldwell for his service as a member of the Stafford Municipal School District board of trustees.

HR 151              Bell, Keith

Honoring the city of Athens, Texas.

HR 152              Bell, Keith

Honoring the Cedar Creek Lake area.

HR 153              Bell, Keith

Honoring the city of Chandler.

HR 154              Huberty

Recognizing the Texas Building Owners and Managers Association.

HR 157              Clardy

Congratulating David King on his retirement from the board of directors of the Angelina & Neches River Authority.

HR 161              Hull

Commending the Prison Entrepreneurship Program.

HR 167              Johnson, Ann

Honoring the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its fifth anniversary.

HR 168              Johnson, Ann

Honoring the alternative juvenile justice courts of Harris County for their 10 years of service to the community.

HR 169              Raymond

Honoring Smiles from Heaven for its service to and advocacy in behalf of children living with cancer.

HR 170              Raymond

Commending Steve Landin for his outstanding service as fire chief and emergency management coordinator of the City of Laredo.

HR 171              Toth

Commemorating the 15th anniversary of Eagle's Nest Ministries of Conroe.

HR 172              Wu

Honoring the Texas HIV/AIDS Coalition on the occasion of HIV Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.


********** MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS **********

HR 6                Murr

In memory of George Bunger Jr. of Ozona.

HR 7                Murr

In memory of Dr. Richard Allen Cordes, Menard County judge.

HR 8                Murr

In memory of George Granger MacDonald Jr. of Kerrville.

HR 9                Murr

In memory of Pamela Kay Jones Acton of Ozona.

HR 13               Huberty

In memory of former Humble ISD superintendent Dr. Guy M. Sconzo.

HR 17               Murr

In memory of Frederic William Hall of Kimble County.

HR 21               Murr

In memory of Gary Gene Charles Johnston of Bandera.

HR 22               Cole

In memory of former Austin City Council member Berl Lawrence Handcox Sr.

HR 28               Wu

In memory of "Dean" Teh-An Cheng of Houston.

HR 32               Guillen

In memory of Kate Nuber McVey of Kyle.

HR 33               Guillen

In memory of Ruben M. Longoria.

HR 34               Guillen

In memory of Hilario Alvarado Jr. of San Isidro.

HR 35               Guillen

In memory of David Frank Prasifka of Jourdanton.

HR 36               Guillen

In memory of Jim Hogg County Justice of the Peace Julia Fox Huff.

HR 37               Guillen

In memory of Leticia O. Lopez of Rio Grande City.

HR 38               Shine

In memory of Karen Kromer Harrison.

HR 46               Johnson, Ann

In memory of Sigmund Jucker, cofounder of Three Brothers Bakery in Houston.

HR 47               Dutton

In memory of Shirley Baines of Houston.

HR 49               Vasut

In memory of Abigail Rose Arias of Angleton.

HR 51               Ashby

In memory of Jerry Lynn Bell of Leona.

HR 52               Ashby

In memory of Wilson Hayne Huffman of Trinity.

HR 53               Slawson

In memory of Judge Bill J. Spiller of Brady.

HR 54               White

In memory of Billy Frank Platt Sr. of Jasper.

HR 55               Guillen

In memory of Duard B. McGuffin Jr.

HR 56               Guillen

In memory of San Diego ISD assistant band director Hector M. Cantu.

HR 61               Kuempel

In memory of retired Texas game warden John N. Bonham Jr. of Floresville.

HR 62               Canales

In memory of Charles Larry Wingert, former publisher of the Monitor newspaper of McAllen.

HR 63               Vasut / Rogers

In memory of James Hardy Pope of Angleton.

HR 64               Buckley

In memory of Richard Hopson Pinckney of Lampasas.

HR 73               Vasut

In memory of Billy Lawrence Smith Sr. of Angleton.

HR 78               Raymond / King, Tracy O.

In memory of Carlos Y. Benavides Jr. of Laredo.

HR 82               Harris

In memory of Dr. Kent Rogers of Corsicana.

HR 91               Wu

In memory of Kenneth Lee Decker of Houston.

HR 93               King, Phil

In memory of Dakota Lane Burns of Decatur.

HR 94               King, Phil

In memory of James F. Wood of Decatur.

HR 95               King, Phil

In memory of John Edward Chase of Aledo.

HR 96               King, Phil

In memory of Jerry Moon Mullins of Weatherford.

HR 97               King, Phil

In memory of Judge Joe Spurlock II.

HR 98               King, Phil

In memory of Kenneth Lester Davis.

HR 99               King, Phil

In memory of Julie Anna Choate of Hudson Oaks.

HR 100              King, Phil

In memory of Robert Carl Johnson.

HR 103              King, Phil

In memory of Roy Joe Grogan of Weatherford.

HR 102              King, Phil

In memory of Mark Christopher Renfro of Springtown.

HR 101              King, Phil

In memory of Anne Newberry Bergman of Weatherford.

HR 104              King, Phil

In memory of Jerry David Johnston.

HR 105              King, Phil

In memory of Larry Carlos Hammonds.

HR 106              King, Phil

In memory of Robert Marion Estes of Parker County.

HR 107              King, Phil

In memory of the Honorable Melton David Cude, presiding judge for Wise County Court at Law No. 1.

HR 108              King, Phil

In memory of Hilda Rose Seely Barton of Loving.

HR 109              King, Phil

In memory of Pamela Brown Tarpley of Weatherford.

HR 113              Meyer

In memory of Leslie Long Melson of Highland Park.

HR 114              Huberty

In memory of Tammy Broussard of Atascocita.

HR 115              Oliverson

In memory of Dr. Charles Eugene Cowles Jr.

HR 148              Cole

In memory of former Travis County commissioner Ronald Knowlton Davis.

HR 149              Rogers

In memory of Teresa Ann Thomas of Granbury.

HR 150              Stucky

In memory of retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Gus E. Myers.

HR 155              Clardy

In memory of Peggy Louise Wedgeworth Wright.

HR 156              Clardy

In memory of Bob Charles Dunn of Nacogdoches.

HR 158              Bell, Keith

In memory of former Henderson County judge Richard Sanders.

HR 159              Bell, Keith

In memory of Joe Edmon Cox of Kaufman.

HR 160              Tinderholt / Cook / Krause / Turner, Chris / Goldman / et al.

In memory of U.S. Congressman Ron Wright.

HR 162              Turner, Chris

In memory of Janice Waggoner England of Grand Prairie.

HR 163              Clardy

In memory of former state representative Robert Lewis Fairchild of Center.

HR 164              Clardy

In memory of Ocie Lee Westmoreland.

HR 165              Clardy

In memory of Thomas Edward "Ed" Cole of Nacogdoches.

HR 166              Clardy

In memory of Norman Glynn Wells of Nacogdoches.

HR 173              Burrows

In memory of Gloria Galt of San Antonio.

HR 175              Burrows

In memory of artist and sculptor Glenna Goodacre.

HR 176              Burrows

In memory of Welborn Boyd "Dub" Harris Jr. of Lubbock.

HR 177              Burrows

In memory of former Brownfield mayor Bradford L. Moore.

HR 178              Burrows

In memory of Officer Nicholas Lee Reyna of the Lubbock Police Department.

HR 179              Burrows

In memory of William Harrison Harriger II.

HR 180              Burrows

In memory of Ricky Dale Fritz of Snyder.

HR 181              Burrows

In memory of Lieutenant David Eric Hill of Lubbock Fire Rescue.

HR 182              Burrows

In memory of Kelly Diane Plasker of Lubbock.

HR 183              Burrows

In memory of Lynn County Sheriff Abraham Martin Vega.

HR 184              Burrows

In memory of Judge Ruben G. Reyes of Lubbock.

HR 185              Ellzey

Paying tribute to the legacy of pioneering aviator and native Texan Bessie Coleman.

HR 174              Burrows

In memory of singer and songwriter Mac Davis.