SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 650
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Maria del Refugio "Cookie" Quintero Vela on her 2013
induction into the Junior Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of
Fame; and
WHEREAS, Junior Achievement of Laredo works in partnership
with business leaders and educators to inspire young people and
prepare them to succeed in today's complex global economy; and
WHEREAS, Cookie Vela is a native of Laredo; she learned the
importance of hard work and family values at a young age when,
after her mother's untimely death, she was raised by her sister
and her father, and she began working during high school to help
her family meet its expenses; she has worked at such local
establishments as Hachar Department Store, Union National Bank,
and, most recently, Jett Bowling Lanes; and
WHEREAS, Today, in addition to helping her husband, Roque
Vela, manage the family's holdings, she is active in the San
Martin de Porres Parish; she has been a member of the church's
Guadalupanas for 20 years and has served as a lector for 15 years;
she is a longtime vice regent for the Catholic Daughters of the
Americas Saint Mary Magdalene Court 1989; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Vela has been a valuable member of her
community through her service on the board of Casa Misericordia
and her work as an officeholder with the Women's City Club; she is
truly deserving of recognition for the significant impact she has
had on the civic life of her hometown of Laredo; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend Maria del Refugio "Cookie"
Quintero Vela on her many achievements and extend
congratulations to her on her induction into the Junior
Achievement of Laredo Business Hall of Fame; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 15, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate