H.R. No. 213
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Glenda Lyzette Avila-Salazar of Dallas has
distinguished herself through her devotion to her family and the
greater good; and
WHEREAS, A native of Carrizo Springs, Ms. Avila-Salazar
graduated from Crystal City High School in 1988 and subsequently
completed training at the San Antonio College of Medical and Dental
Assistants; she settled in Dallas in 1990 and soon became involved
in the Democratic Party and in the Mexican American Democrats
organization; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Avila-Salazar has served as a local precinct
chair for nearly two decades, and she has also contributed to the
voting process as an election judge for county, state, and national
elections; she has extensive experience as a precinct, county, and
state delegate, and she was selected as a delegate to the Democratic
National Convention in both 1996 and 2004; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic woman shares a passion for politics
with her husband, Dallas City Council member Steve Salazar, to whom
she has lent vital support throughout his public service career;
the couple have two children, Esteban and Estrella, and Ms.
Avila-Salazar is deeply engaged in both of their lives, serving as a
Girl Scout parent volunteer and as a basketball and softball coach
at St. Mary of Carmel Catholic School; and
WHEREAS, Known for her joyful nature and generosity of
spirit, Ms. Avila-Salazar is a proud cancer survivor whose strength
and courage during her battle for recovery inspired countless
people; and
WHEREAS, Glenda Avila-Salazar has earned the respect and
admiration of all who are fortunate enough to know her, and it is
indeed a pleasure to recognize this outstanding Texan; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Glenda Lyzette
Avila-Salazar for her accomplishments 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 Ms. Avila-Salazar as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Alonzo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 213 was adopted by the House on June
27, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House