H.R. No. 2169 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Lupe Silva was named the March 2011 McAllen Cancer Fighter of the Month by the American Cancer Society; and WHEREAS, Diagnosed with Stage III ovarian cancer in June 2009, Ms. Silva quickly underwent surgery and, following her recovery, began chemotherapy treatment; she has since undergone two more surgeries, the last one in December 2010, and is again completing a round of chemotherapy; and WHEREAS, CT scans currently reveal Ms. Silva to be tumor-free, though blood work shows the fight is not yet over, and she and her doctors remain vigilant; still, she proudly counts herself among the survivors; and WHEREAS, Through it all, Ms. Silva has drawn strength from the love and prayers of her family and friends, and her unfaltering courage has inspired all who know her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Lupe Silva for being named the March 2011 McAllen Cancer Fighter of the Month and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued recovery; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Silva 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. 2169 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House