H.R. No. 3119
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
honor Edelmira Sotelo for her outstanding contributions as district
director for the Del Rio office of State Representative Pete
Gallego; and
WHEREAS, In 1989, "Miri" Sotelo became the representative's
first staff member, and her remarkable tenure has been
characterized by exemplary skill and dedication; moreover, she has
demonstrated a deep commitment to the citizens of Del Rio; in 2006,
she organized the city's first community-wide holiday toy drive,
Ninos Navidenos, to ensure that every child received a gift; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Sotelo has given generously of her time and
talent to numerous civic organizations and has worked tirelessly in
behalf of children and battered women; a member of the board for the
Quad County Drug Abuse Council, she also serves on the board of the
Safe Kids Program, instructing parents in the proper installation
of car seats for their children and advocating the use of bicycle
helmets for the safety of young Texans; and
WHEREAS, Born in Del Rio on December 11, 1935, Mrs. Sotelo
graduated from Del Rio High School and married Claudio Sotelo on
December 18, 1955; they are the parents of three children, Claudio
Jr., Debra Melinda, and the late Fernando; devoted grandparents and
great-grandparents as well, Mr. and Mrs. Sotelo celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary on December 18, 2005; the couple are
valued members of St. Joseph Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, For two decades, Miri Sotelo has served with great
distinction as a member of Representative Gallego's staff, and her
selfless efforts in behalf of others have made a positive
difference in her community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Edelmira Sotelo for her service in the
office of State Representative Pete Gallego and to the Del Rio
community and extend to her warmest best wishes; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Sotelo as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Gallego
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 3119 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House