82S11200 JH-D
By: Gallego H.R. No. 203
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The outstanding work Kiki Luna has performed as the
director of Safe Kids Val Verde County was recognized on June 15,
2011, when she was presented with the J. C. Montgomery, Jr., Child
Safety Award from the Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental
Disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Luna's leadership has contributed greatly to the
Safe Kids mission of preventing unintentional childhood injuries,
which are the leading cause of death and disability for children
between the ages of 1 and 14; headquartered at Val Verde Regional
Medical Center and affiliated with Safe Kids USA and Safe Kids
Worldwide, the local organization seeks to educate families on the
subject, to advocate for improved safety laws, and to provide
greater access to lifesaving devices such as bicycle helmets and
smoke alarms; and
WHEREAS, Collaborating with her staff and volunteers,
Ms. Luna has organized a range of beneficial programs, including
swim classes, child car seat checkups, and bicycle safety rodeos;
moreover, she has forged strong ties among law enforcement
agencies, business and health leaders, and youth organizations to
help achieve a unified community focus on this vital issue; and
WHEREAS, Kiki Luna's dedicated efforts are helping to ensure
the well-being of the young people of Val Verde County, and she is
indeed deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Kiki Luna on
her receipt of the J. C. Montgomery, Jr., Child Safety Award from
the Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities and
extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success with her
important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Luna as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.