H.R. No. 1095 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Guadalupe Ledezma of Houston is marking a significant event in her life on April 22, 2023, when she belatedly celebrates her quinceañera with family and friends; and WHEREAS, Derived from the Spanish words "quince" and "años," meaning "15" and "years," the quinceañera is a traditional celebration in Latin cultures that denotes a girl's passage into adulthood at the age of 15; with roots tracing back to both Mesoamerica and the Iberian Peninsula, this custom continues to remain a meaningful and memorable milestone in a young woman's life; and WHEREAS, Born on April 22, 2005, Guadalupe Ledezma is the beloved daughter of Maria Cristina Perez and Agustin Ledezma and the sister of Esmeralda Ledezma and Melissa Gisela Ledezma; she is a student at both Victory Early College High School and Lone Star College, and she has further distinguished herself as a member of the National Honor Society, the Science National Honor Society, and the Senior Club; the celebration of her quinceañera was delayed due to the pandemic; and WHEREAS, Ms. Ledezma is a source of tremendous pride to her family, and it is a pleasure to join her loved ones in honoring her at this festive time; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Guadalupe Ledezma on the joyous occasion of her quinceañera and extend to her sincere best wishes for a bright and rewarding future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Ledezma as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Walle ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1095 was adopted by the House on April 20, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House