H.R. No. 1993
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dalia de la O Carr has been named 2008 Woman of the
Year by the Mercedes Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, The proprietor of El Fenix Caf, a family restaurant
that has served the area for decades, Ms. Carr has given selflessly
of her time and talents to heighten awareness of autism and raise
funds to help bring more resources to the Rio Grande Valley for
children diagnosed with autism and their families; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Carr held a barbecue benefit in April 2007 that
raised more than $2,500 for the Autism Council for Educational
Support and Scientific Studies, a nonprofit foundation assisting
children with autism spectrum disorders; the next year, she worked
diligently to help establish a motorcycle rally and fund-raiser in
support of autism research; although she suffered several family
tragedies in 2008, and is now raising a son with autism on her own
while running two businesses, she still found the time to organize
several barbecues to raise money for hospital and funeral expenses
for friends and acquaintances in need; and
WHEREAS, In April 2009, Ms. Carr and El Fenix Caf sponsored
the second annual Autism Awareness Bike Rally, hosting
motorcyclists from across the Rio Grande Valley to raise funds for a
new preschool for children with autism in Harlingen; the growing
event offered the community an opportunity to learn more about
autism, and Ms. Carr has furthered that goal through appearances on
television and interviews in numerous publications; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic Mercedes native serves on a number of
civic committees and contributes to her community in many ways; she
has triumphed in spite of adversity and can indeed take pride in the
positive difference she has made through her worthwhile endeavors;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dalia de la O Carr on being named
the 2008 Woman of the Year by the Mercedes Chamber of Commerce and
extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Carr as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Martinez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1993 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House