TITLE: Honoring Lori Peterson Perez for her community service in Rio Grande City and Starr County.

SUMMARY: Honoring Lori Peterson Perez for her community service in Rio Grande City and Starr County.

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WHEREAS, Lori Peterson Perez has greatly benefited Rio Grande City and Starr County through her civic endeavors, and it is indeed fitting to recognize her distinguished service; and WHEREAS, Ms. Perez has been a member of the Beta Zeta Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi for 10 years; she has served the organization as president and currently serves as treasurer, and she is president of the Starr County Council of Beta Sigma Phi; moreover, Ms. Perez is treasurer of the Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation and has held a number of leadership roles in the Florence J. Scott Study Club; and WHEREAS, Her commitment to area youth has been demonstrated through her volunteer work with Texas 4-H Friends, the Rio Grande City Little League, and the Cub Scouts; she has been vice president of the Starr County Youth Fair since 2006 and has served as chair of its advisory board; a valued member of First Baptist Church since 1979, Ms. Perez serves the congregation as organist; and WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan graduated from Rio Grande City High School and earned her bachelor's degree in agricultural economics from Texas A&M University; in 1997, she received her law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law, and she was employed by the firms of Garza & Montalvo and Montalvo & Perez before establishing a solo practice; and WHEREAS, Among her professional affiliations are the Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Family Law Foundation, and the Texas Aggie Bar Association, and she is an officer of the Starr County Bar Association; moreover, she is a member of the Order of Barristers, has chaired the St. Mary's University School of Law Board of Advocates, and was a speaker at the Advocacy Training Conference in McAllen; Ms. Perez also contributes to her alma maters through her membership on the board of the Hidalgo-Starr County A&M Club and in the St. Mary's University School of Law Alumni Association, the Texas A&M University 12th Man Foundation, and the A&M Association of Former Students; and WHEREAS, Those individuals who step forward to share their time and talents with others are indeed deserving of our recognition, and Lori Perez has made a positive difference through her dedication to her community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commend Lori Peterson Perez for her outstanding service to Rio Grande City and Starr County 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. Perez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guillen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1237 was adopted by the House on April 14, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House