83S20204 BPG-D
By: Raymond H.R. No. 23
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Kristine Meza Foundation is dedicated to raising
awareness of the devastating effects of domestic violence and to
helping victims and their families; and
WHEREAS, This noteworthy organization was created in tribute
to Kristine Elizabeth Meza, a Laredo native who was killed by her
ex-boyfriend outside her home in San Antonio on February 11, 2011,
when she was just 25 years old; and
WHEREAS, A vibrant and caring young woman, Ms. Meza was the
daughter of Agustin Meza III and Laura Acevedo; she demonstrated
exceptional thoughtfulness and maturity at an early age, helping
her mother with her three younger sisters and providing
encouragement and support to her family; known for her radiant
smile, outgoing personality, and positive attitude, she brightened
the days of innumerable people, and her strong faith was a source of
inspiration to others; she was working her way through school and
had been accepted into the nursing program at San Antonio College
shortly before her death; and
WHEREAS, Members of her family joined together following her
murder to establish the Kristine Meza Foundation; since its
inception, the organization has raised funds for women's shelters
through such events as an annual 5K run-walk race and a golf
tournament, and it started a memorial scholarship for students
attending the Alamo Colleges; KMF also makes presentations to
educate the public about domestic violence and provides individuals
with a means to share their concerns and experiences; in addition,
it created the Garden of Hope at the Casa de Misericordia shelter in
Laredo to serve as a place of solace for abused women and their
children; and
WHEREAS, Today, KMF is guided by a board of directors that
includes Agustin Meza III, president, Vilma Saenz, vice president,
Vilma Melinda Meza, second vice president, Laura Cabello,
treasurer, Selma Gonzalez, secretary, Michelle Bullock, second
secretary, Saul Meza, parliamentarian, and three organization
speakers, Selma Melinda Gonzalez, Veronica Gonzalez, and Nitza
Gonzalez; and
WHEREAS, The tragic death of Kristine Meza brought a great
loss to her family, her many friends, and the entire community, and
the foundation named in her honor is committed to continuing her
legacy of compassion by assisting those who suffer from domestic
violence; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Kristine Elizabeth Meza and commend the members of the Kristine
Meza Foundation for their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the foundation and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Kristine
Elizabeth Meza.