H.R. No. 1541
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, George Yapor is being recognized with a 2009 Lucy G.
Acosta Humanitarian Award, presented by LULAC Project Amistad; and
WHEREAS, An El Paso-based nonprofit organization, Project
Amistad hosts the annual Lucy G. Acosta Humanitarian Awards banquet
to pay tribute to those individuals and groups that have
demonstrated exemplary efforts in serving the community; proceeds
from the event are directed toward the agency's client health and
welfare fund, which provides vital assistance to senior citizens
and people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, The president of Popular Mattress Factory Direct,
Mr. Yapor has been active in countless organizations, including the
Child Crisis Center of El Paso, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Hospice
El Paso, the El Paso Chamber of Commerce, and the El Paso County
Park Advisory Board, and he has supported services for individuals
in need, victims of catastrophes, and the elderly; in addition, his
company was named "Business of the Year" by the State of Texas Child
Welfare Board for donating mattresses to numerous children in the
state; and
WHEREAS, Through his generosity and dedication, George Yapor
has greatly benefited many of his fellow residents, and he has set
an example of civic leadership and volunteerism to which all may
aspire; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor George Yapor on his receipt of a 2009 Lucy
G. Acosta Humanitarian Award and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Yapor as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Chavez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1541 was adopted by the House on April
30, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House