SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 613
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Aurora De La Garza, who has been selected for the
prestigious Distinguished Citizen Award by the Boy Scouts of
America; and
WHEREAS, The Distinguished Citizen Award is given to an
individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership as a
volunteer in the community; and
WHEREAS, Aurora De La Garza has served as district clerk of
Cameron County since 1980; during her tenure in office, she has
initiated many new systems and programs to better serve the
county's citizens, including centralized records management and
the creation of an automated voice response system to prequalify
jurors; and
WHEREAS, Aurora proposed a jury donation plan to area
legislators, and the plan was enacted into law by the Texas
Legislature; she has also been named the District Clerk of the
Year for the State of Texas by the County and District Clerks'
Association of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Aurora is dedicated to supporting the educational
system and has served as Principal for a Day at numerous schools
throughout the area; she has also served as Parent Teacher
Association president at several schools; and
WHEREAS, Aurora has given generously of her time and
talents to the people of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, and she has
been an exceptional advocate for the Boy Scouts of America; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Aurora De La Garza for her
outstanding service to her community and extend congratulations
to her on her selection for the Distinguished Citizen Award by
the Boy Scouts of America; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 14, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate