82R22536 JNC-D By: Gonzales of Hidalgo H.R. No. 1525 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Edna Posada 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 professional contributions to the community, Ms. Posada is the president and owner of Aldani, Inc.; since forming the company in 1989, she has opened three Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios and three Spa La Posada locations; and WHEREAS, In addition to providing employment to nearly two dozen women, Ms. Posada is active in a number of organizations that encourage and assist women in business; she has shared her knowledge as a mentor and earned many awards for her efforts; and WHEREAS, A dedicated and respected entrepreneur, Edna Posada is committed to supporting the professional women of South Texas, and her selection for this honor brings well-deserved recognition to her record of achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Edna Posada on being named a Shining Star of Hidalgo County by the Zonta Club 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 Ms. Posada as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.