H.R. No. 1597 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Erika Gonzalez of Robstown was crowned Miss Coastal Bend on February 22, 2015; and WHEREAS, A young woman of exceptional poise and determination, Ms. Gonzalez entered her first beauty pageant as a toddler; she has participated in a number of pageants in the years since, and she recently won in her division at the Miss Teen Kingsville competition; and WHEREAS, In her junior year of high school, this accomplished Texan enjoys history, cheerleading, and practicing tumbling with her friends; she currently works at a local restaurant and plans to pursue a career in law; and WHEREAS, Erika Gonzalez has demonstrated outstanding dedication in successfully pursuing her goal, and she is a source of great pride for her loved ones, her school, and her community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Erika Gonzalez on being named Miss Coastal Bend for 2015 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. Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1597 was adopted by the House on April 16, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House