H.R. No. 497
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Alina Arredondo of San Elizario has dedicated
herself to raising awareness of the needs and challenges of people
with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Arredondo lives with a rare medical condition
known as phocomelia, a congenital skeletal disorder characterized
by missing or underdeveloped limbs; she received therapy during her
childhood and teenage years and learned to perform day-to-day tasks
like brushing her hair and dressing herself; through much hard work
and determination, she was able to pursue her academic ambitions,
and in the spring of 2020, she graduated from The University of
Texas at El Paso with a master's degree in social work; and
WHEREAS, The difficulties that Ms. Arredondo has faced
throughout her life have motivated her to act as an advocate for
others; during her time as a student at UTEP, she spoke at the Texas
State Capitol about issues related to the Americans with
Disabilities Act; she hopes to devote her career to supporting and
uplifting children who feel marginalized due to their own unique
challenges; and
WHEREAS, Alina Arredondo has overcome great adversity to
become the inspiring individual that she is today, and she may
reflect with well-deserved pride on all that she has accomplished;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Alina Arredondo for her work as an
advocate for persons with disabilities and extend to her sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Arredondo as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
González of El Paso
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 497 was adopted by the House on April
9, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House