83S10159 JGH-D
By: Raymond H.R. No. 200
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lisa B. Morales is stepping down as executive
director of the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association in
Laredo on June 30, 2013, drawing to a close 10 years of dedicated
service to that organization; and
WHEREAS, First held in 1898, the annual Washington's Birthday
Celebration in Laredo features three weeks of parades, live
concerts, a carnival, an air show, and many other festive events
that reflect the unique heritage of the city and attract hundreds of
thousands of visitors; the Washington's Birthday Celebration
Association was chartered in 1923; and
WHEREAS, Lisa Morales has served the association as executive
director since May 2003; in addition to running the association's
office and acting as chief development officer, Ms. Morales has
worked with the executive board and the group's many volunteers;
she has also played a leading role in developing the organization's
award-winning marketing campaigns, expanding the number of events,
increasing sponsorships, and winning numerous state and national
awards; and
WHEREAS, A native of Laredo, Ms. Morales has long been active
in such community institutions as Leadership Laredo, the Laredo
Business and Professional Women's Association, and the Council for
Advancement and Support of Education; she previously served Texas
A&M International University as the director of development for the
office of institutional advancement and as an adjunct faculty
member; and
WHEREAS, For 10 years, this dynamic civic leader has been a
skilled and energetic steward of one of Laredo's signature cultural
events, and she may indeed reflect with pride on a job well done;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Lisa B. Morales for
her decade of service as executive director of the Washington's
Birthday Celebration Association 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. Morales as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.