H.R. No. 3076
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, K. Michael Apodaca has demonstrated exceptional
initiative and leadership through his active participation in
electoral politics and his engagement with the urgent issues facing
our state and nation; and
WHEREAS, A 1999 graduate of Austin High School in El Paso,
Mr. Apodaca first became involved in Democratic Party politics that
same year as a member of the University of New Mexico College
Democrats; after returning to the Lone Star State to study
political science at The University of Texas at El Paso, he founded
the University Democrats in 2002; he served as the organization's
president until December 2004 and guided its many efforts to
increase voter participation and raise public awareness about
issues and candidates; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Apodaca also became active in El Paso Young
Democrats in the early 2000s, which led to involvement with Texas
Young Democrats; after serving as executive vice president for TYD,
he was elected president in 2005, becoming the first person from the
El Paso area to hold that office; moreover, his accomplishments
were recognized with the TYD Delegate Male of the Year award for
2003; and
WHEREAS, The El Paso County Democratic Party has benefited
from Mr. Apodaca's input as well; he was a precinct chair from 2002
to 2006 and is currently a member of the State Democratic Executive
Committee and is the chair of its Grassroots Committee; moreover,
this hardworking political activist has worked in behalf of
numerous candidates at the local and state levels; and
WHEREAS, The strength of the American political system
depends on the actions of dedicated volunteers who devote their
time and energy to supporting the ideals and issues they believe in,
and Michael Apodaca has carried forth that tradition through his
advocacy and his thoughtful contributions to the political dialog
of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor K. Michael Apodaca for his active
participation in civic affairs and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Apodaca 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. 3076 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House