82S11144 MGR-D
By: Gallego H.R. No. 172
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For more than two decades, Edelmira Sotelo has ably
served the people of House District 74 as district director for the
Del Rio office of State Representative Pete Gallego; and
WHEREAS, Distinguished as the representative's first
legislative employee, "Miri" Sotelo has proven herself to be an
invaluable member of the team since being hired in 1990; she has
also found time to give back to her community as an enthusiastic
volunteer; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Sotelo has especially focused her efforts on
children, organizing the first citywide holiday toy drive, Ninos
Navidenos, in 2006, and chairing the initiative since then, as well
as serving in a leadership role with Safe Kids Val Verde County,
part of a nationwide network of organizations working to prevent
childhood injury; in addition, she has benefited the Quad Counties
Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse; and
WHEREAS, A native of Del Rio and a graduate of Del Rio High
School, Mrs. Sotelo enjoys the love and support of her husband,
Claudio, with whom she has shared more than 55 years; Mrs. Sotelo's
life is further enriched by her children, grandchildren, and
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Miri Sotelo has earned the respect and admiration of
all who know her, and her ongoing work in behalf of her fellow
citizens is greatly appreciated; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Edelmira Sotelo for
her 21 years of service in the office of State Representative Pete
Gallego and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success
and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Sotelo as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.