H.R. No. 1524 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Patty Fallek is being honored as a Shining Star of Hidalgo County on April 26, 2011; and WHEREAS, The Shining Star Awards are presented by the Zonta Club of West Hidalgo County, an organization working to advance the status of women through service and advocacy; and WHEREAS, Recognized for her contributions to the community, Ms. Fallek has been an active and dedicated volunteer, and her efforts have benefited countless South Texas residents through the years; and WHEREAS, Ms. Fallek has supported the American Cancer Society and its Relay for Life initiative and the Vannie E. Cook, Jr., Children's Cancer and Hematology Clinic; she has also shared her time with local schools, the Junior League of McAllen, Habitat for Humanity, and Temple Emanuel; and WHEREAS, Patty Fallek continues to demonstrate the positive difference one committed individual can make in her community, and her many significant accomplishments are helping to make the Rio Grande Valley an even better place in which to live and work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Patty Fallek on being named a Shining Star of Hidalgo County by the Zonta Club and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Fallek as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Gonzales of Hidalgo ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1524 was adopted by the House on May 5, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House