TITLE: Congratulating third graders at Seguin Elementary School in McAllen for their fund-raiser in behalf of Quinta Mazatlan.

SUMMARY: Congratulating third graders at Seguin Elementary School in McAllen for their fund-raiser in behalf of Quinta Mazatlan.

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WHEREAS, Third graders at Seguin Elementary School in McAllen raised $1,000 to help with forestry efforts at Quinta Mazatlan and presented a check to the organization on May 10, 2013; and WHEREAS, Built in 1935, Quinta Mazatlan was an extravagant private residence until it was purchased by the City of McAllen in 1998 and opened to the public in 2006; heralded as "a mansion with a mission," the Spanish Revival Style adobe structure and its rich grounds now serve as an urban sanctuary, promoting environmental education and stewardship among local residents and visitors alike; the site, which is part of the World Birding Center network, operates under the direction of the McAllen Parks and Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, Seguin Elementary third graders visited Quinta Mazatlan during a school field trip earlier this year; when their guide mentioned that the park was hoping to expand, these dedicated young Texans decided to pitch in and help fund the purchase of trees; under the guidance of their physical education coach, Bernardo Rangel, they sold handcrafted pens, quickly surpassing and eventually doubling their initial fund-raising goal of $500; and WHEREAS, Through their hard work and initiative, these third-grade students have demonstrated an inspiring commitment to the natural resources of their community, and in so doing, they have contributed to the continued success of a unique environmental treasure; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the third graders of Seguin Elementary School for their successful fund-raiser in behalf of Quinta Mazatlan and commend them for their dedication to the greater good; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the class as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guerra Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3060 was adopted by the House on May 27, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House