H.R. No. 3002
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Azuri Ruiz has played an important role in the
success of the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region, which is celebrating
its 100th anniversary in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Ruiz was introduced to the YWCA when her
employer, the Center for Civic Engagement at The University of
Texas at El Paso, which she now directs, collaborated with the
organization to assess the needs of local women; she went on to
participate in the YWCA Community Building Momentum Leadership
Institute and later served on the leadership committee; and
WHEREAS, In 2006, this dynamic young woman became the only
board member under the age of 30, and she was subsequently invited
to join the YWCA Southwest/Delta Regional Council as a delegate;
most recently, she was elected as a coordinating board member for
the national YWCA; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated volunteers are vital to the betterment of
communities across the Lone Star State, and Azuri Ruiz has set an
outstanding example of civic involvement through her work with the
YWCA; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Azuri Ruiz for her admirable record of
service with the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region and extend to her
sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Ruiz 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. 3002 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House