H.R. No. 2283
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize SOCIALIFE News Magazine for its many contributions to the
Rio Grande Valley community and to the charitable organizations of
our state and country; and
WHEREAS, SOCIALIFE News Magazine was created in November 2004
by entrepreneur Pepe Cabeza de Vaca, whose goal was to publish a
magazine that would showcase the work of South Texas nonprofit
organizations and that would help those groups become better known
throughout the area; Mr. Cabeza de Vaca's mission also included
lending support to such vital charities as the American Cancer
Society and the American Diabetes Association; and
WHEREAS, Members of the magazine's staff and its supporters
possess a love of art and music and an appreciation of the culture
of the Rio Grande Valley; they are active in such organizations as
the Rotary Club, local chambers of commerce, Kiwanis, VAMOS, the
American Cancer Society, and the Palmer Drug Abuse Program; and
WHEREAS, The magazine has provided support for Easter Seals
of the Rio Grande Valley, Su Casa de Esperanza, the Rio Grande
Valley Food Bank, STARS, the McAllen Independent School District,
South Texas College, Habitat for Humanity, The University of
Texas--Pan American, CASA of Hildalgo County, the McAllen Arts and
Cultural Movement, the Boys and Girls Club, the National Hispanic
Professionals Organization, Young Executives for Success, the
22/40 Exchange, the Valley Symphony, Pro Cantus Lyric Opera, and a
number of other institutions and organizations; and
WHEREAS, By supporting these organizations and promoting the
events they sponsor, the magazine provides information to the
community and highlights the outstanding work and accomplishments
of the many Rio Grande Valley nonprofit groups; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize SOCIALIFE News Magazine for the
important role it plays in the Rio Grande Valley community and
commend all those associated with the publication on their
exceptional work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the magazine as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Gonzales
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2283 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House