TITLE: Congratulating Felix Yruegas and the Lanierites of San Antonio on their receipt of the 2015 Spirit of Education Award from the Mexican American Unity Council.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Felix Yruegas and the Lanierites of San Antonio on their receipt of the 2015 Spirit of Education Award from the Mexican American Unity Council.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Felix Yruegas and the Lanierites of San Antonio have been named the recipients of the 2015 Spirit of Education Award by the Mexican American Unity Council; and WHEREAS, Founded by Mr. Yruegas in 2008, the Lanierites is an organization of Sidney Lanier High School alumni committed to helping young Texans further their education; the organization has awarded more than $114,000 in scholarship funds to nearly 80 students, and it raised $17,000 for the Lanier Alumni Center and the dedication of the athletic court in honor of legendary coach William C. "Nemo" Herrera; and WHEREAS, This noteworthy group has also supported a variety of Lanier High activities and organizations, including the band, the Chess Club, the Lanier Explorers Club, and the football and basketball teams; in addition, it has made donations to San Juan de Los Lagos Church for families in need, and it sponsors a recognition program that has honored outstanding graduates and a retired campus police officer; and WHEREAS, Through their dedication to the Lanier High School community, Felix Yruegas and the Lanierites have made a lasting, positive impact, and they are indeed worthy of this prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Felix Yruegas and the Lanierites on their receipt of the 2015 Spirit of Education Award from the Mexican American Unity Council and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success in their endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Yruegas and the organization as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Martinez Fischer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3503 was adopted by the House on May 31, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House