TITLE: Recognizing Erica LaHood for her role as La Reina Linda XI for Fiesta San Antonio.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Erica LaHood for her role as La Reina Linda XI for Fiesta San Antonio.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Erica LaHood is serving as La Reina Linda XI for the 2025 Fiesta San Antonio season; and WHEREAS, In 2013, La Reina Linda was created as the female counterpart to El Rey Feo, one of Fiesta's royalty; the title was established to enhance the efforts of the Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation, which over the years has awarded more than $10 million in scholarships to local graduating seniors planning to attend college or trade school; and WHEREAS, A native of Corpus Christi, Mrs. LaHood pursued studies at St. Mary's University before earning her degree in business from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; she went on to cofound an oil-field chemical solutions company with her brother in 2012 and currently serves as its CEO; passionate about community service, she was recently elected vice chair of the San Antonio Transportation Advisory Board, and in her role as La Reina, her goal is to raise $500,000; and WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. LaHood enjoys the love and support of her husband, Marc, and she takes great pride in their four children, Emily, Zeke, Adara, and Myla; and WHEREAS, A dedicated community leader and entrepreneur, Erica LaHood has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to helping area youth achieve their dreams of higher education, and it is indeed a pleasure to join in honoring her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize Erica LaHood for her role as La Reina Linda XI and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. LaHood as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Campos Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 831 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House