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Congratulatory And Memorial Calendar

Friday, May 21, 2021
9:00 AM

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

HR 1139             Bucy

Commending Hill Country Community Ministries for its partnership with the House District 136 Neighbor to Neighbor Food and Wellness Program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

HR 1140             Rogers

Commending the Tolar High School band on its invitation to participate in the Pearl Harbor 80th anniversary commemoration ceremonies in Hawaii in December 2021.

HR 1141             Frullo

Commemorating the Tornado Memorial Gateway in Lubbock.

HR 1142             Morales, Eddie

Commending Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster on being named the 2021 Official of the Year by the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association.

HR 1144             Morales, Eddie

Congratulating Jose Oscar Morales on his retirement as assistant principal of Memorial Junior High in Eagle Pass ISD.

HR 1145             Slawson

Commemorating the 2021 Shivaree Up in Smoke BBQ Cook-off in Gatesville.

HR 1146             Meza

Honoring Ana Marie Silbas for her service as a Fellow of the Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program and as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Terry Meza.

HR 1147             Cook

Congratulating Delvin Starling on being named the 2020 Police Officer of the Year by the Kennedale Police Department.

HR 1148             Cook

Commending Polly Walton for her service on the Arlington Independent School District Board of Trustees.

HR 1149             Cook

Congratulating Cary Moon on his reelection to the Fort Worth City Council.

HR 1150             Cook

Congratulating Dr. Barbara Odom-Wesley on her reelection to the Arlington City Council.

HR 1151             Cook

Congratulating Andrew Piel on his reelection to the Arlington City Council.

HR 1152             Cook

Congratulating Carlos Flores on his reelection to the Fort Worth City Council.

HR 1153             Cook

Congratulating Mike Leyman on his reelection to the Mansfield City Council.

HR 1154             Ellzey

Congratulating the cast and crew of the Waxahachie High School drama department on being nominated for nine Dallas Summer Musicals awards.

HR 1155             Cason

Honoring Dr. Faye Beaulieu of Bedford on her retirement as a trustee of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District.

HR 1156             Jetton

Congratulating Alexis Jackson on being named the 2020 Child Advocate of the Year by Child Advocates of Fort Bend.

HR 1157             Jetton

Congratulating Rebecca Kennelly Haas on her election as mayor of Richmond.

HR 1158             Davis

Congratulating the DeSoto High School girls' track team on winning the 2021 UIL 6A state championship.

HR 1159             Johnson, Julie

Congratulating Metrocrest Services on its 50th anniversary.

HR 1161             Ramos

Congratulating the softball team of Berkner High School in Richardson on its achievements during the 2021 season.

HR 1162             Ramos

Honoring RAC-TX, the statewide affiliate of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, for its political and civic engagement.

HR 1164             Stucky

Congratulating Brynn Brown on her outstanding accomplishments as a member of the girls' track and cross country teams at Guyer High School in Denton.

HR 1165             Johnson, Ann

Congratulating Lamar High School in Houston on receiving a 2021 Landmark Award from the Houston Business Journal.

HR 1166             Cole

Congratulating Judy Moore on being named Teacher Advocate of the Year by the Texas Public Charter Schools Association.

HR 1167             Cole

Congratulating Gregory Harrington on being named Parent Advocate of the Year by the Texas Public Charter Schools Association.

HR 1168             Neave

Congratulating Pam Sherrill of the Mesquite Independent School District on her induction into the 2021 class of DFW Great 100 Nurses.

HR 1169             Neave

Congratulating Porter Elementary School in Mesquite ISD on its nomination for a 2021 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School award.

HR 1170             Neave

Congratulating Karen Mira Lopez of Lakeview Centennial High School in Garland on her selection as a 2021 Dell Scholar.

HR 1171             Neave

Commemorating the grand opening of the nonprofit Well Grounded Coffee Community in Dallas.

HR 1172             Neave

Congratulating Robert Richard Fegraeus of Dallas on his 100th birthday.

HR 1173             Neave

Congratulating Diego Barron of Mesquite on being named to the 2021 USA Boxing Junior High Performance Squad as the nation's top-ranked boxer in his division.

HR 1175             Sanford

Congratulating Collin College on its receipt of a 2020-2021 Innovation of the Year Award from the League for Innovation in the Community College.

HR 1178             Fierro

Honoring Vista Hills Elementary School principal Judith Calderon for her contributions to education in the El Paso community.

HR 1179             Lucio III

Congratulating Jose Garcia of Harlingen High School on his medal-winning performances at the 2021 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 1181             Jetton

Honoring the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center for its service to the Sugar Land community.

HR 1182             Jetton

Honoring Mission BE A Resource of Sugar Land for its service to the community.

HR 1183             Jetton

Commemorating the Lunar New Year on February 1, 2022.

HR 1184             Morales, Eddie

Recognizing the Eagle Pass Jeep Club for its contributions to the community.

HR 1185             Morales, Eddie

Honoring Enrique and Margarita Ramos of Eagle Pass for their activism.

HR 1186             Jetton

Recognizing the festival of Diwali 2022.

HR 1187             Turner, Chris

Commending Nora Melhem for her service as constituent correspondence manager in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.

HR 1188             Turner, Chris

Commending Lynn Garavaglia for her service as a social work intern in the office of State Representative Chris Turner during the 87th Legislative session.

HR 1189             Turner, Chris

Commending Veronikah Sanford for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.

HR 1190             Turner, Chris

Commending Raychel Polk for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.

HR 1191             Turner, Chris

Commending Brittany Reed for her service as a legislative aide and social media manager in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.

HR 1196             Turner, Chris

Honoring Tammy Dubberke of Arlington for her service as director of constituent services and office manager in the office of State Representative Chris Turner.

HR 1201             Dutton

Congratulating James Joe Joseph of Houston on his receipt of a 2021 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

HR 1204             Leman

Congratulating the Brenham High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC team on winning the overall title at the 2021 national championship.

HR 1206             Cook

Congratulating Julie Short on her reelection to the Mansfield City Council.

HR 1208             Cook

Congratulating the Kennedale High School girls' track team on winning the 4A championship at the 2021 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 1209             Cook

Commending Nicole Wren for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative David Cook.

HR 1211             Ordaz Perez

Honoring Melody Tsutsumi Cruz of Silva Health Magnet High School for assisting with vaccination efforts at the El Paso County Coliseum.

HR 1212             Ordaz Perez

Honoring Alonzo Jordan Ruelas of Silva Health Magnet High School for assisting with vaccination efforts at the El Paso County Coliseum.

HR 1213             Ordaz Perez

Honoring Graciela Ortiz of Silva Health Magnet High School for assisting with vaccination efforts at the El Paso County Coliseum.

HR 1214             Ordaz Perez

Honoring Jia Moreno of Silva Health Magnet High School for assisting with vaccination efforts at the El Paso County Coliseum.

HR 1215             Ordaz Perez

Honoring Ashley Houser of Silva Health Magnet High School for assisting with vaccination efforts at the El Paso County Coliseum.

HR 1216             Ordaz Perez

Honoring Mariana Hernandez of Silva Health Magnet High School for assisting with vaccination efforts at the El Paso County Coliseum.

HR 1217             Ordaz Perez

Honoring Zayra Gomez of Silva Health Magnet High School for assisting with vaccination efforts at the El Paso County Coliseum.

HR 1218             Ordaz Perez

Honoring Georgina Bugarini of Silva Health Magnet High School for assisting with vaccination efforts at the El Paso County Coliseum.

HR 1220             King, Ken

Congratulating the 2021 Texas Commission on the Arts honorees.

HR 1221             King, Ken

Congratulating the 2022 Texas Commission on the Arts honorees.

HR 1222             Martinez Fischer

Honoring chef Steve McHugh for his contributions to San Antonio.

HR 1223             Martinez Fischer

Commending Endeavors for its service to vulnerable people in crisis.

HR 1224             Martinez Fischer

Commending Vanessa Chebli for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Trey Martinez Fischer.

HR 1225             Martinez Fischer

Commending Elena Tamez on her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Trey Martinez Fischer during the 87th Legislative Session.

HR 1226             Jetton

Congratulating Sarah Sutar of Sienna Crossing Elementary School on being named the 2021 Texas Teacher of the Year by Texas Teachers of Tomorrow.

HR 1228             Jetton

Recognizing April 1, 2022, as Hindu New Year.

HR 1229             Fierro

Honoring the El Paso Community College Student Government Association for its work with the Tejanos Against Tobacco campaign.

HR 1230             Johnson, Jarvis

Congratulating State Representative Senfronia Thompson on the dedication of the auditorium at Booker T. Washington High School and the High School for Engineering Professions in her honor.

HR 1231             Holland

Congratulating Dr. Bill Dean on his retirement from Texas Tech University.

HR 1232             Martinez Fischer

Honoring God'swill Osa for his service as a legislative aide in the office of Representative Trey Martinez Fischer during the 87th Legislative Session.

HR 1233             Metcalf

Recognizing the Legislative Budget Board for its work during the 87th Legislative Session.

HR 1234             Metcalf

Commending Robert Haney and the staff of the Chief Clerk's Office for their service during the 87th Legislative Session.

HR 1235             Metcalf

Commending Region VII of the Texas Department of Public Safety for its outstanding service to the Capitol Complex in Austin.

HR 1236             Metcalf

Recognizing the staff of the Texas Legislative Council.

HR 1237             Metcalf

Commending the staff of the State Preservation Board for their service during the 87th Legislative Session.

HR 1238             Metcalf

Commending Ginger McGalin for her service as Capitol nurse practitioner during the 87th Texas Legislature.

HR 1239             Metcalf

Commending the members of the House Committee Coordinator's Office for their work during the 87th Legislative Session.

HR 1241             Metcalf

Commending Jennifer Teigen Doran and the staff of the House Journal Clerk's Office for their service during the 87th Legislative Session.

HR 1243             Metcalf

Commending the Office of the House Sergeant-at-Arms for its work during the 87th Legislative Session.

HR 1245             Cole

Congratulating Carlyle Morris of the Liberal Arts and Science Academy in Austin on finishing in the top 100 contestants in the 2021 CyberStart America National Cyber Scholarship Competition.

HR 1246             Cole

Congratulating Jeriah Yu of the Liberal Arts and Science Academy in Austin on finishing in the top 100 contestants in the 2021 CyberStart America National Cyber Scholarship Competition.

HR 1248             Longoria

Congratulating Jose Garcia of Harlingen High School on his medal-winning performances at the 2021 UIL Track & Field State Meet.

HR 1249             Murr

Congratulating Mark McDaniel on his retirement as Kerrville City Manager.

HR 1250             Murr / Meyer / Landgraf / Burns / VanDeaver

Recognizing Emma Cullins Holland of Heath on being the first person to lose a tooth on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives during a legislative session.

HR 1251             Cook

Congratulating the Stephen F. Austin State University softball team on winning the 2021 Southland Conference regular season title.

HR 1252             Cook

Congratulating Raul H. Gonzalez on his election to the Arlington City Council.

HR 1253             Bucy

Congratulating Sara-ann and Ian Groff on their 25th wedding anniversary.

HR 1254             Frullo

Honoring the Lubbock Police Department on its 100th anniversary.

HR 1255             Lopez

Congratulating Mario Jorge of San Antonio on his retirement from the Texas Department of Transportation.

HR 1256             Lopez

Congratulating Mario Jorge of San Antonio on his retirement from the Texas Department of Transportation.

HR 1257             Lopez

Congratulating Ricardo Castaņeda of New Braunfels on his retirement from the Texas Department of Transportation.

HR 1258             Lopez

Congratulating Maribel P. Fuentes on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at Roosevelt Elementary School in San Antonio.

HR 1259             Lopez

Congratulating Gabriela Garcia on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at Gus Garcia Middle School in San Antonio.

HR 1260             Lopez

Congratulating Ida Tello on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at Winston Elementary School in San Antonio.

HR 1261             Lopez

Congratulating Cynthia Kelly on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year for Gardendale Elementary School in San Antonio.

HR 1262             Lopez

Congratulating Cynthia Ramirez de Lopez on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary School in San Antonio.

HR 1263             Lopez

Congratulating Megan Prado on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at Brentwood Middle School in San Antonio.

HR 1264             Lopez

Congratulating Rosalie Rodriguez on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at Memorial High School in San Antonio.

HR 1265             Lopez

Congratulating Celeste Foster on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at Roy Cisneros Elementary School in San Antonio.

HR 1266             Lopez

Congratulating Evangelina Perez on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at Loma Park Elementary School in San Antonio.

HR 1267             Lopez

Congratulating Robert J. Lopez on his selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at the Emma Frey Disciplinary Alternative Education Program in San Antonio.

HR 1268             Lopez

Congratulating Zoila Vela on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary School in San Antonio.

HR 1269             Lopez

Congratulating Patricia Preciado-Ramon on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year for Jose Cardenas Early Childhood Center in San Antonio.

HR 1270             Lopez

Congratulating John Leos on his selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year at Las Palmas Elementary School in San Antonio.

HR 1272             Wu

Paying tribute to the life of Houston television personality and consumer advocate Marvin Zindler on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth.

HR 1274             Cook

Congratulating Michelle Newsom on her reelection as the Place 1 representative on the Mansfield Independent School District Board of Trustees.

HR 1275             Murphy

Congratulating Robert and Jessica Murphy on the birth of their son, Mark James "MJ" Murphy.

HR 1276             Vasut

Congratulating William Orton of Matagorda County on being selected as Constable of the Year by the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas.

HR 1277             Vasut

Congratulating Paul E. Reitz on his retirement as district engineer for the Yoakum District of the Texas Department of Transportation.

HR 1278             Vasut

Congratulating Dr. Millicent M. Valek on her retirement as president of Brazosport College.

HR 1279             Vasut

Commending Henry Mendez for his 46 years of service with the Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department.

HR 1280             Goldman

Congratulating Taylor Fox of Fort Worth on her selection as the 2021 Nurse of the Year and her receipt of the 2021 Gold Stethoscope Award from the JPS Health Network.

HR 1281             Ashby

Congratulating Craig Thompson on his success as a horse trainer and in National Cutting Horse Association competitions.

HR 1282             Lopez

Congratulating Coach Leila Lockett on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year for E. T. Wrenn Middle School in San Antonio.

HR 1283             Lopez

Congratulating Jennifer Ramirez on her selection as the 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year for Stafford Elementary School in San Antonio.

HR 1284             Ordaz Perez

Commending El Paso City Representative Henry Rivera and the Zaragoza Rotary Club of El Paso for their efforts to maintain the temporary memorial at the Cielo Vista Walmart in El Paso.

HR 1285             Wilson

Recognizing the electrical utility line and generation workers of Texas for their efforts during the 2021 winter storm.

HR 1287             Parker

Congratulating Eddie Gossage on his retirement as president of Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth.

HR 1288             Cook

Honoring William Wade "Bill" Zedler of Arlington for his service in the Texas House of Representatives.

HR 1289             Anchia

Honoring Carol Donovan for her service as Dallas County Democratic Party chair.

HR 1290             Leach

Congratulating Eric Yang of the Lowery Freshman Center in Allen on finishing in the top 100 contestants in the 2021 CyberStart America National Cyber Scholarship Competition.

HR 1306             Bailes

Congratulating the Sam Houston State University football team on winning the 2020-2021 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.


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

HR 374              Canales / Guillen / Guerra / Raymond / Martinez / et al.

In memory of former state representative Sergio Muņoz Sr.

HR 1143             Morales, Eddie

In memory of Carlos F. "Chiquis" Santos.

HR 1160             Murr

In memory of Wanda Smith Center of Cherokee.

HR 1163             Hinojosa

In memory of Julian Otis Read of Austin.

HR 1174             Murr

In memory of retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Patricia Ellen Frain.

HR 1176             Sanford

In memory of Carroll Homer Maxwell Jr. of McKinney.

HR 1177             Sanford

In memory of Frederick William "Rick" Herzberger, chief building official for the City of McKinney.

HR 1192             Hernandez

In memory of Enrique "Rick" Dovalina of Houston.

HR 1193             Smithee

In memory of Robert Earl Stout of Dalhart.

HR 1194             Smithee

In memory of Baron Williams Corbitt Truitt of Dalhart.

HR 1195             Smithee

In memory of Levi James Drew of Dalhart.

HR 1197             Smithee

In memory of John Delmas "Rusty" Hancock of Dalhart.

HR 1198             Turner, Chris

In memory of Nina Jo McKinley Baker of Fort Worth.

HR 1199             Smithee / Paddie

In memory of Larry Clinton "Chip" Formby of Hereford.

HR 1200             Smithee

In memory of Robert Douglas Josserand of Hereford.

HR 1202             Dutton

In memory of Gerald Morris Jr. of Houston.

HR 1203             Dutton

In memory of Earl B. Middleton Sr. of Houston.

HR 1205             Leman

In memory of Stephen Kent Balas of Eagle Lake.

HR 1207             Cook

In memory of former Fort Worth city councilperson Clyde Wendell Picht.

HR 1210             Smithee / Price

In memory of Randall County Judge Ernie Houdashell of Amarillo.

HR 1219             Dean

In memory of Andrew George Khoury of Longview.

HR 1227             Jetton

In memory of Deputy Caleb Daniel Rule of the Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Constable's Office.

HR 1244             Button

In memory of the Reverend Gerald Lee Nichols of Richardson.

HR 1247             Spiller

In memory of Wheeler County Judge Jerry Dan Hefley.

HR 1271             Fierro

In memory of Alvin Jones Sr.

HR 1273             Fierro

In memory of George Elias Salom of El Paso.

HR 1286             Kacal

In memory of Dr. Ennis Holmes of Mexia.

HR 1291             Neave

In memory of Sonia Castellano Vasquez of Dallas.

SCR 51              Hughes / et al.

SP: Hefner

In memory of Sara "Sally" Sandlin Ratliff of Mount Pleasant.