TITLE: Recognizing Teresa Recio on the occasion of her retirement from the Greater Houston Area Chapter of the American Red Cross.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Teresa Recio on the occasion of her retirement from the Greater Houston Area Chapter of the American Red Cross.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Teresa Recio on the occasion of her retirement from the Greater Houston Area Chapter of the American Red Cross after 41 years of loyal service; and WHEREAS, A greatly admired representative of the American Red Cross, Teresa Recio began her career in August of 1970; she has participated in numerous programs of the American Red Cross during the course of her long career, and she is held in high regard for her efficiency and her professionalism; and WHEREAS, She has received accolades for her efforts in recruiting and training bilingual volunteers and for the many hours she has dedicated to providing services in health centers, elementary schools, and high schools; and WHEREAS, Teresa Recio has accepted the many challenges of her position with the American Red Cross, and she has generously shared her experience and expertise in fund-raising efforts with many; with her encouragement, many Houston-area students have become active participants in community service; and WHEREAS, She has demonstrated many times her exceptional dedication to her work and those in need; over the years, she earned the admiration and respect of her colleagues, and her presence with the Greater Houston Area Chapter of the American Red Cross will be deeply missed; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Teresa Recio for her outstanding contributions to the Greater Houston Area Chapter of the American Red Cross and extend to her best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Gallegos President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 10, 2011.