82S11364 MGR-D
By: Pena H.R. No. 283
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The "Just Kauz It's Right" nonprofit initiative is
making a positive difference in the lives of schoolchildren in the
Rio Grande Valley, and the program's founder, Maricela De Leon, is
deserving of commendation for her innovative efforts to help
others; and
WHEREAS, Ms. De Leon decided in 2009 to assist students at San
Carlos Elementary School, which she had attended through the fifth
grade; located outside of Edinburg, the school serves many children
who may not have access to supplies, and Ms. De Leon set a goal of
providing needed back-to-school items to 100 students; with support
from family, friends, Walmart, colleagues in her university
graduate program, and Brenda Lee Huerta at Radio La Tremenda 1530 AM
in McAllen, Ms. De Leon succeeded in meeting her objective; and
WHEREAS, The following year, the project was expanded to
provide supplies to 200 children at San Carlos Elementary; in 2011,
Just Kauz It's Right has earned official nonprofit status, and
Ms. De Leon plans to conduct the third annual back-to-school
fund-raising drive, broadening the effort to encompass more than
400 students at three local elementary schools; the nonprofit will
be managed by a board of directors, including Maribel Reyes,
Giselle Mireles, Victor Flores, Felicia Ramirez, Juan De Leon, Jr.,
Lyna Campos, Erika Conde, and Rebecca Leah Villanueva; and
WHEREAS, This worthwhile endeavor has benefited numerous
residents of South Texas, and its founder, volunteers, and
contributors have demonstrated outstanding leadership and
dedication in helping to make it a success; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby recognize the Just Kauz
It's Right initiative and extend to Maricela De Leon and all those
associated with the project sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. De Leon as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.