H.R. No. 98
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Kristine Elizabeth Meza Memorial Foundation is
dedicated to raising awareness of the devastating effects of
domestic violence, to supporting education, and to funding women's
shelters; 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; 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, Following her murder, her father established the
Kristine Elizabeth Meza Memorial Foundation, which raises funds for
academic scholarships and women's shelters with an annual golf
tournament, makes presentations to educate the public about
domestic violence, and supports 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, the Kristine E. Meza Memorial Foundation 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 and her many friends, and the foundation
established 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
Elizabeth Meza Memorial Foundation for their important work; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the foundation as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Raymond
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 98 was adopted by the House on July
18, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House