H.R. No. 747
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, National LULAC president Rosa Rosales of San Antonio
has been an advocate for Hispanic Americans and, indeed, all
workers throughout much of the past three decades; and
WHEREAS, Building on her many years of experience working
with labor unions, including the National Association of Government
Employees and the Service Employees International Union, Mrs.
Rosales directs the National Association of Public Employees, which
she founded in 1999; and
WHEREAS, Her involvement with LULAC dates back to 1978, and
since that time, she has served in such key roles as LULAC Texas
state director and national vice president for the Southwest; she
was first elected as LULAC national president on July 1, 2006, and
the organization's members have twice returned her to office; in
addition to fulfilling the duties of president, she serves as a
board member of the LULAC National Educational Service Centers and
remains active in numerous community organizations; and
WHEREAS, Recognized often for her accomplishments, Mrs.
Rosales is the recipient of the American GI Forum Leadership Award
and the Cesar Chavez March for Justice Award among others; she is a
graduate of the University of Michigan, where she earned a
bachelor's degree in liberal arts; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Rosales has been supported in her endeavors by
her husband of 39 years, Rodolfo Rosales, and the couple take great
pride in their three sons, Rodolfo Rosales, Jr., Miguel Angel, and
Gabriel Yoatequia, as well as a granddaughter, Bianca Rosales; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to making a positive difference in the
world, Rosa Rosales has distinguished herself as a talented and
able leader whose far-reaching efforts have touched countless
lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Rosa Rosales for her outstanding work in
behalf of labor and civil rights and extend to her sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Rosales as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Farias
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 747 was adopted by the House on March
9, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House