TITLE: Commending the work of the Kristine Elizabeth Meza Memorial Foundation.

SUMMARY: Commending the work of the Kristine Elizabeth Meza Memorial Foundation.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Kristine Elizabeth Meza Memorial Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness of the devastating effects of domestic violence, to supporting education, and to funding women's shelters; and WHEREAS, This noteworthy organization was created in tribute to Kristine Elizabeth Meza, a Laredo native who was killed by her ex-boyfriend outside her home in San Antonio on February 11, 2011, when she was just 25 years old; and WHEREAS, A vibrant and caring young woman, Ms. Meza was the daughter of Agustin Meza III and Laura Acevedo; known for her radiant smile, outgoing personality, and positive attitude, she brightened the days of innumerable people, and her strong faith was a source of inspiration to others; she was working her way through school and had been accepted into the nursing program at San Antonio College shortly before her death; and WHEREAS, Following her murder, her father established the Kristine Elizabeth Meza Memorial Foundation, which raises funds for academic scholarships and women's shelters with an annual golf tournament, makes presentations to educate the public about domestic violence, and supports the Garden of Hope at the Casa de Misericordia shelter in Laredo to serve as a place of solace for abused women and their children; and WHEREAS, Today, the Kristine E. Meza Memorial Foundation is guided by a board of directors that includes Agustin Meza III, president, Vilma Saenz, vice president, Vilma Melinda Meza, second vice president, Laura Cabello, treasurer, Selma Gonzalez, secretary, Michelle Bullock, second secretary, Saul Meza, parliamentarian, and three organization speakers, Selma Melinda Gonzalez, Veronica Gonzalez, and Nitza Gonzalez; and WHEREAS, The tragic death of Kristine Meza brought a great loss to her family and her many friends, and the foundation established in her honor is committed to continuing her legacy of compassion by assisting those who suffer from domestic violence; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Kristine Elizabeth Meza and commend the members of the Kristine Elizabeth Meza Memorial Foundation for their important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the foundation as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Raymond Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 98 was adopted by the House on July 18, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House