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Congratulatory And Memorial Calendar

Thursday, March 6, 2025
10:00 AM

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

HCR 21              Craddick

Congratulating Dennis Johnson on his receipt of the 2024 Top Hand Award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association.

HCR 22              Craddick

Commending Dr. James Olson on 50 years of service to The University of Texas Permian Basin.

HCR 23              Craddick

Congratulating Kathy Shannon on her retirement as executive director of the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum.

HCR 24              Craddick

Congratulating C. Richard "Dick" Sivalls on his receipt of the 2023 Top Hand Award from the Permian Basin Petroleum Association.

HCR 25              Craddick

Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Midland Festival Ballet.

HCR 26              Craddick

Congratulating Stewart Doreen on his retirement from the Midland Reporter-Telegram.

HCR 27              Craddick

Congratulating Judge Leticia Dimas on her retirement from the Lamesa Municipal Court.

HCR 31              Craddick

Commending the Junior League of Midland for 75 years of service.

HCR 41              Craddick

Congratulating Bill and Susan Granberry on their 60th wedding anniversary.

HCR 42              Craddick

Honoring the memory of W. E. Connell on his posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

HCR 43              Craddick

Congratulating Jack D. Hightower on his induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

HCR 44              Craddick

Honoring Autry C. Stephens on his posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

HCR 45              Craddick

Honoring the memory of Peggy Case Worthington on the occasion of her posthumous induction into the Petroleum Hall of Fame.

HCR 52              Craddick

Congratulating Carlton and Lynda Beal of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.

HCR 53              Smithee

Congratulating the Canyon High School FFA Ag Issues Team on winning first place in the 2024 Texas FFA State Agricultural Issues Forum.

HCR 66              Craddick

Congratulating Tevis and Patricia Herd of Midland on their 60th wedding anniversary.

HCR 67              Craddick

Congratulating David M. Cobos on his retirement as Midland County justice of the peace for Precinct 2.

HCR 73              Metcalf

Honoring the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission for its stewardship of the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park.

HR 8                Morales, Christina

Commemorating the second anniversary of the designation of Fort Cavazos.

HR 10               Morales, Christina

Honoring Adán Medrano for his outstanding contributions as a chef, author, and documentary filmmaker.

HR 13               Morales, Eddie

Honoring the United Warrior Band of the Seminole Nation/John Horse Band.

HR 20               Cole

Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Ebenezer Third Baptist Church in Austin.

HR 21               Cole

Congratulating Aaditya R. Bhat of Austin on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

HR 50               Leo Wilson

Commending education foundations in Texas for their contributions.

HR 59               Raymond

Recognizing José D. Ollervides for his service to the City of Laredo.

HR 61               Leo Wilson

Congratulating UTMB in Galveston on its recognition as a 2025 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report.

HR 71               Collier

Congratulating Birrieria y Taqueria Cortez on earning a 2024 Michelin Recommended designation.

HR 74               Darby

Congratulating Merle Truesdell of San Angelo on her 100th birthday.

HR 79               Harris

Recognizing the city of Palestine.

HR 84               Lopez, Janie

Congratulating Chief Michael Kester on his retirement from the Harlingen Police Department.

HR 86               Collier

Congratulating Panther City BBQ in Fort Worth on earning a 2024 Michelin Recommended designation.

HR 90               Bumgarner

Congratulating Gregory Cline and Chloe Beck on their wedding.

HR 91               Vasut / Barry

Congratulating the Brazoswood High School girls' water polo team on winning the 2024 UIL 6A state championship.

HR 102              Harris Davila

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce.

HR 103              Harris Davila

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Texas Baptist Children's Home in Round Rock.

HR 107              Leo Wilson / Bonnen

Commemorating the 180th anniversary of the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce.

HR 113              Hunter

Recognizing January 29, 2025, as Leadership Corpus Christi Day at the State Capitol.

HR 125              Johnson

Congratulating Rice University on being named to Forbes magazine's list of New Ivies.

HR 126              Longoria

Commending Gabriela Garza for designing the House District 35 ornament for the Lone Star Celebration Christmas Tree.

HR 132              Bell, Keith

Congratulating Tyler Wade of Terrell on winning the 2024 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Team Roping World Championship.

HR 142              Fairly

Honoring Lanora C. Pettit for her service as principal deputy solicitor general of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas.

HR 145              Vasut

Congratulating Patricia "Trish" Thompson on becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States of America.

HR 149              Lujan

Congratulating Maria Guzman of Hutchins Elementary School on receiving the EXCEL Award for South San Antonio ISD.

HR 150              Lujan

Congratulating Suzanne Kenoyer on her more than 30 years of dedicated service to the Judson Independent School District.

HR 152              Vo

Congratulating Alief Early College High School in Houston on being named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School.

HR 167              Martinez Fischer

Honoring Holmes High School on the occasion of the Northside ISD Council of PTAs Founders Day celebration on February 6, 2025.

HR 179              Leo Wilson

Commemorating the 2025 Bon Temps Rouler Cajun Throwdown BBQ and Crawfish Cook-Off.

HR 181              Muñoz

Congratulating Taek and Nancy Kim for their 29 years as the owners of the Pulga de Alamo.

HR 183              Darby

Congratulating David Winfield Killam of Laredo on his selection as Mr. South Texas by the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association.

HR 186              Hull / Rosenthal / Vo

Honoring the Westlake Fire Department on its 50th anniversary.

HR 192              Lujan

Congratulating Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD on being named a Career and Technical Education District of Distinction.

HR 196              Kitzman

Congratulating the Austin County 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl team on its national championship.

HR 199              Guerra

Congratulating Manuel M. Vela on his retirement as associate vice president and chief operating officer of the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen.

HR 207              Harless

Congratulating Elwood "Woody" Mitchell on his retirement from the Harris County District Attorney's Office.

HR 211              Johnson

Honoring the work of The Lighthouse of Houston.

HR 212              Johnson

Commending Dr. Christine Wan for her participation in the Physician of the Day Program.

HR 213              Johnson

Honoring Dr. Rashmi Rode for her participation in the Physician of the Day program at the State Capitol on February 26, 2025.

HR 216              Romero

Congratulating the Fort Worth band Latin Express on its 50th anniversary.

HR 249              Hickland

Commemorating the 180th anniversary of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.

HR 256              Bhojani

Commemorating the 25th anniversary of Harmony Public Schools.

HR 259              Leo Wilson

Congratulating the East Chambers High School girls' basketball team on a successful 2024-2025 season.

HR 261              Martinez Fischer

Congratulating the members of the TechnoWizards robotics team of San Antonio on their achievements.

HR 263              Longoria

Recognizing James McAllen III of Linn-San Manuel for his accomplishments and contributions to his community.

HR 272              Metcalf

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Montgomery ISD.

HR 281              Lujan

Honoring Albert L. Reyes for his service as the President and CEO of Buckner International.

HR 285              Shofner

Commemorating the 49th annual East Texas Poultry Festival.

HR 294              Thompson

Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Prairie View A&M University.

HR 295              Bell, Cecil

Honoring Tommy Gage for his 12 years of service as sheriff of Montgomery County.

HR 300              González, Jessica

Paying tribute to the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla Pérez on April 16, 2025, the 54th anniversary of her birth.

HR 305              Tepper

Congratulating Ann Manning of Lubbock on receiving a Distinguished Alumni Award from the Texas Tech University School of Law.

HR 311              Lujan

Commemorating the 2025 Fire in the Hole BBQ Cook-Off in Somerset.

HR 313              Lujan

Congratulating Dr. Robert Garza on his receipt of a 2025 Baldrige Foundation Award for Leadership Excellence in the Education Sector.

HR 315              Flores

Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Buenos Aires Café in Austin.

HR 316              Leo Wilson

Congratulating Scott Campbell on his retirement as superintendent of East Chambers ISD.

HR 323              Guerra

Congratulating Judge Rose Guerra Reyna on her retirement from the 206th District Court.

HR 331              Perez, Mary Ann

Congratulating U.S. Army Brigadier General (Ret.) Joe E. Ramirez Jr. on his retirement as vice president for student affairs at Texas A&M University.

HR 339              Leach

Honoring professional golfer Sergio García for his achievements.

HR 340              Buckley

Honoring the Bartlett High School FCCLA LifeSmarts team on its achievements at the LifeSmarts State and National Championship competitions.

HR 346              Anchía

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.

HR 349              Cole

Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Huston-Tillotson University.

HR 352              Leo Wilson

Commemorating the centennial of Texas First Insurance.

HR 357              Bucy

Congratulating Andrea Richardson on her retirement as CEO of Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.

HR 358              Leo Wilson

Honoring Chris Bower of Galveston for his service as Pastor of the Day on March 6, 2025.

HR 360              Martinez

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Halff, a full-service infrastructure consulting firm.

HR 363              Curry

Congratulating Midway ISD on its impressive showing in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings.

HR 374              Simmons

Congratulating students from Jack Yates High School for advancing to the finals at the 2025 UIL Young Filmmakers Festival.

HR 377              Wilson

Congratulating Elaine Mingus on being named the United States of America's Mrs. Texas 2025.


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

HCR 20              Craddick

In memory of Matthew Travis Stice of Midland.

HCR 28              Craddick

In memory of Autry Carl Stephens.

HCR 30              Craddick

In memory of Frank Ferrell Davis of Midland.

HCR 32              Craddick

In memory of Lyman Bartlett "Bart" Hotchkiss of Midland.

HCR 49              Vasut / Barry / Bonnen

In memory of U.S. Army veteran Clarence Eugene Sasser of Sandy Point.

HR 14               Raymond

In memory of Judge Morris L. Overstreet.

HR 15               Raymond

In memory of Peggy Jean Newman of Laredo.

HR 19               Cole

In memory of William Matthew Biggar of Austin.

HR 23               Cole

In memory of former Austin City Council member Chris Riley.

HR 24               Cole

In memory of John Brotherton of Pflugerville.

HR 25               Cole

In memory of musician W. C. Clark of Austin.

HR 26               Cole

In memory of Ara La'Shon Duke.

HR 27               Cole / Turner

In memory of Lyndsey Captain Vicknair of Manor.

HR 29               Cole

In memory of Albert Black of Austin.

HR 47               Cole

In memory of Dale Woodkey of Pflugerville.

HR 48               Cole

In memory of Julian Boaz Alexander Bibby.

HR 55               Lopez, Janie

In memory of Maria Ninfa Cantu De La Garza of Harlingen.

HR 56               Lopez, Janie

In memory of José "Joe G." García Gonzalez of San Benito.

HR 66               Buckley

In memory of Anthony Dale Dunn of Killeen.

HR 85               Lujan

In memory of Crystal Garcia Mendoza.

HR 92               Vasut

In memory of Sharron Lea Hoff Stewart of Lake Jackson.

HR 93               Troxclair

In memory of Inda Sorrels Williams of Marble Falls.

HR 95               Lujan

In memory of Andrew H. Villarreal of San Antonio.

HR 96               Lambert

In memory of Gilbert J. Riojas III of Corpus Christi.

HR 140              Vasut / Barry

In memory of Deputy Jesus "Jesse" Vargas of the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office.

HR 155              Hefner

In memory of George James Brown of Mount Pleasant.

HR 164              Troxclair

In memory of John Russell Baker of Lago Vista.

HR 204              Villalobos

In memory of Santos Saenz Alvarado of Robstown.

HR 241              Raymond

In memory of Sergeant Roberto Manuel Castillo of the Webb County Sheriff's Office.

HR 242              Raymond

In memory of Margaret Mary Peregoy of Laredo.

HR 250              Lujan

In memory of Michael V. Pullin of San Antonio.

HR 253              Leo Wilson

In memory of John Lee Sullivan of Galveston.

HR 260              Martinez Fischer

In memory of Bianca Elise Ambriz of Poteet.

HR 262              Villalobos

In memory of Azucena "Tena" Rodriguez Barrera of Robstown.

HR 265              Buckley

In memory of William Perry Cloud of Temple.

HR 279              VanDeaver

In memory of former state representative Barry Bradford Telford of De Kalb.

HR 310              Howard

In memory of former state representative James Parker McCollough of Austin.

HR 312              Lujan

In memory of Audon Sanchez Cardenas of San Antonio.

HR 328              Spiller

In memory of Benjamin Jay Thompson Henderson of Jacksboro.

HR 332              Longoria

In memory of George S. Cavazos Sr. of Cameron County.

HR 359              Wu

In memory of Sarah Bottecelli Koller.

HR 362              Spiller

In memory of Jack County Commissioner Kenny Salazar.

HR 367              Moody

In memory of Karl Allen McElhaney of El Paso.