H.R. No. 205 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Alexis Renae Garcia has been crowned Miss Edinburg 2009, and this outstanding achievement provides a fitting opportunity to recognize this accomplished young woman; and WHEREAS, In addition to winning the coveted first-place prize, Alexis Garcia was also awarded the title of Miss Photogenic at the pageant, which was held at The University of Texas--Pan American campus on October 12, 2008; and WHEREAS, A junior at Edinburg High School, Ms. Garcia is a member of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica and an officer of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and she plays an active role with the marching band, mock trial club, and debate club; she honed her leadership skills at the National Hispanic Institute and its Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session and has been invited to join the Hidalgo County Cotillion Club; and WHEREAS, Through her hard work and steadfast commitment to a worthy goal, Alexis Garcia has earned the opportunity to represent the Edinburg community, and it is a pleasure to recognize this exemplary young Texan; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Alexis Renae Garcia on her selection as Miss Edinburg 2009 and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Garcia as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Pena ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 205 was adopted by the House on February 9, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House