249 SENATE JOURNAL — 3RD CALLED SESSION 249

AUTHORS OF SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

ARMBRISTER, KEN SBi33,iiRelating to the authority of the governor to issue evacuation orders during disasters. SBi37,iiRelating to disclosure and use of sales price information for ad valorem tax purposes. SCRi6,iiRecognizing the cultural importance of Tejano music. SCRi11,iiMemorializing Congress to reauthorize certain provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. SRi96,iiCongratulating the 2005-2006 cheerleading squad of Victoria Memorial High School in Victoria for winning a national championship. SRi200,iiIn memory of Patrick Hughes Keefe, Jr., of Victoria.

AVERITT, KIP SBi2,iiRelating to the ownership and use of carbon dioxide captured by a clean coal project. SCRi12,iiRecalling H.B. No. 149 from the House. SRi57,iiRecognizing May 10, 2006, as Texas Environmental Excellence Awards Day at the State Capitol. SRi141,iiRecognizing Troy and Marylin O Daniel’ of Aquilla on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.

BARRIENTOS, GONZALO SBi17,iiRelating to increasing the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit. SBi19,iiRelating to the financing of certain intermunicipal commuter rail district transportation infrastructure. SBi20,iiRelating to reporting of certain gifts to public officials. SBi39,iiRelating to facilitating and supporting efforts of certain municipalities and counties to promote economic development by hosting certain major sporting or athletic events. SBi43,iiRelating to appropriating money to pay for a judgment rendered in certain litigation. SJRi9,iiProposing a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision. SCRi1,iiCongratulating the football team of The University of Texas at Austin for winning the 2005 National Championship. SCRi6,iiRecognizing the cultural importance of Tejano music. 250 AUTHORS OF SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 250

— (Continued) SCRi11,iiMemorializing Congress to reauthorize certain provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. SRi8,iiIn memory of Arthur Rice of Austin. SRi28,iiRecognizing the Wrangler Hat Company for its support of Tejano and Conjunto music in Texas. SRi33,iiRecognizing the Center for Mexican American Studies at The University of Texas at Austin for presenting Los Grandes de la Mu´sica Tejana. SRi34,iiRecognizing the residents of the Saint John s’ neighborhood in Austin on the occasion of their Unity March and Parade. SRi79,iiIn memory of Coralia Cuellar Schotz of Austin. SRi80,iiCommending Goeffrey Miller for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. SRi81,iiIn memory of Michael Bernard Wright of Austin. SRi82,iiRecognizing Carmen Castillo-Adams on the occasion of her retirement. SRi83,iiCongratulating the recipients of the 2006 Best of Texas CIS Awards. SRi142,iiRecognizing Walter Hinojosa on the occasion of his retirement. SRi143,iiIn memory of William Max Hale. SRi144,iiRecognizing Dee Susong for her service to the Austin Independent School District. SRi145,iiRecognizing Louie White for his service to the Austin Police Department. SRi146,iiIn memory of Alfred Ashbrook King of Austin. SRi164,iiCongratulating David M. Oshinsky for earning the Pulitzer Prize in history. SRi165,iiRecognizing Kruger s’ Diamond Jewelers in Austin on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. SRi181,iiExpressing support for the immediate intervention in the crisis in Darfur, , by the United States and United Nations. SRi213,iiIn memory of James Douglas Shear, Jr., of Austin. SRi214,iiCommending Miriam Panzer for her dedication to the teaching profession. SRi215,iiRecognizing Jim Mayfield for his service to Tarrytown United Methodist Church in Austin. SRi233,iiIn memory of LaToya Lynette Finley. SRi239,iiRecognizing Bruce Foster Hupp on the occasion of his retirement from the . SRi242,iiIn memory of Bruce D. Walcutt of Austin. SRi258,iiIn memory of Richard Clark Cilley of Austin. SRi261,iiRecognizing Nancy Gail Ottmers Hall on the occasion of her retirement. 251 SENATE JOURNAL — 3RD CALLED SESSION 251

— (Continued) BRIMER, KIM SBi9,iiRelating to the creation, purpose, implementation, and funding of the County Park Beautification and Improvement Program. SBi48,iiRelating to authority of certain enterprise projects to receive franchise tax credits for job creation and capital investment. SJRi6,iiProposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items. SRi29,iiRecognizing Irene Louise "Mitzie" Norman on the occasion of her 80th birthday. SRi131,iiCongratulating the men s’ basketball team of Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth for winning a national championship.

CARONA, JOHN J. SRi115,iiHonoring the City of Dallas on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of its charter. SRi148,iiRecognizing the Garland Amateur Radio Club on the occasion of Field Day 2006. SRi166,iiRecognizing Anthony A. Imondi on the occasion of his retirement. SRi189,iiRecognizing Marsh Lane Baptist Church in Dallas on the occasion of its 70th anniversary.

DEUELL, BOB SRi84,iiCommending the Terrell Independent School District Head Start program for 40 years of service to the children of Terrell.

DUNCAN, ROBERT SBi13,iiRelating to the state retirement contribution for public education employees; making an appropriation. SBi14,iiRelating to prohibiting certain disruptions at a funeral service; creating an offense. SCRi10,iiCongratulating Brett and O Neal’ Underwood on the birth of their son, Arch Teaff Underwood. SRi72,iiIn memory of Johnny J. Peralez, Jr. SRi73,iiIn memory of Benjamin Thomas Britt. SRi74,iiIn memory of the life of Jose Alfredo Velez of Lubbock. SRi75,iiIn memory of the life of Elias Torrez III. SRi76,iiIn memory of the life of Israel Garza of Lubbock. SRi77,iiIn memory of Rick Salas, Jr. SRi78,iiIn memory of the life of Clayton Welch Henson of Stanton and Midland. 252 AUTHORS OF SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 252

— (Continued) SRi139,iiCongratulating Childress Regional Medical Center for being named one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation for 2005. SRi235,iiDeclaring the Clear Channel Communications Buffalo Barbeque Battle 2006 a Texas State Barbeque Championship competition.

ELLIS, RODNEY SBi20,iiRelating to reporting of certain gifts to public officials. SBi24,iiRelating to the salary and benefits of certain employees of public schools. SBi35,iiRelating to a temporary reduction in the tax rate imposed on the sale of gasoline. SCRi6,iiRecognizing the cultural importance of Tejano music. SCRi11,iiMemorializing Congress to reauthorize certain provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. SRi5,iiRecognizing Mary Groves Bland for her service to her community and the state of Missouri. SRi7,iiCongratulating Richard Andrassy for being selected as the Distinguished Surgeon for 2006 by the Houston Surgical Society. SRi10,iiCongratulating Kevin and Shannon Daniels on the birth of their daughter, Keiwan Makay Daniels. SRi11,iiRecognizing Margaret "Maggie" Balaco for her work in the office of Representative Rick Noriega. SRi12,iiRecognizing Jessica Varner for her work in the office of Member Ronald C. Green. SRi13,iiRecognizing Shakeb Syed for his work in the office of Houston City Council Member Peter Brown. SRi14,iiRecognizing Jenean Pretorius for her work in the office of Houston City Council Member Ada Edwards. SRi15,iiRecognizing Elizabeth "Lisi" Owen for her work in the office of Houston City Council Member Sue Lovell. SRi16,iiRecognizing Tanya Makany for her work in the office of Houston City Council Member Adrian Garcia. SRi17,iiRecognizing Terrance Livingston for his work in the office of Senator Rodney Ellis. SRi18,iiRecognizing Daniel Lazarine for his work in the office of Representative Dora Olivo. SRi19,iiRecognizing E. Joyce Iyamu for her work in the office of Senator Rodney Ellis. SRi20,iiRecognizing Krystal Hardeman for her work in the office of Harris County Commissioner . SRi21,iiRecognizing Jerry Greenspan for his work in the office of Mayor Pro Tem Carol Alvarado of Houston. 253 SENATE JOURNAL — 3RD CALLED SESSION 253

— (Continued) SRi22,iiRecognizing Blake Green for his work in the office of Representative Hubert Vo. SRi23,iiRecognizing Estella Gonzalez for her work in the office of Representative Ana E. Hernandez. SRi24,iiRecognizing Camille Lasin Foster for her work in the office of Representative Garnet Coleman. SRi25,iiCommending David Tallman Nguyen of Houston for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. SRi31,iiRecognizing Lise Olsen of Houston for being named the Headliners Star Reporter of the Year by the Texas Associated Press. SRi35,iiCommending Jasmin Nwachokor for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award. SRi36,iiIn memory of Theodore Allen Wilson. SRi52,iiRecognizing Trinity United Methodist Church of Houston on the occasion of its Women s’ Day 2006 celebration. SRi56,iiRecognizing June 10, 2006, as XV Concurso Dı´a del Nin˜o Day. SRi59,iiGranting permission to the YMCA Youth and Government Program to use the Chamber of the Texas Senate, auditorium, and committee rooms in the State Capitol, JohniH. Reagan Building, and other Capitol Complex facilities on February 1-4, 2007, and January 31-February 3, 2008. SRi98,iiCommending Nancy B. Rapoport for her service as Dean of the Law Center. SRi99,iiCommending the Homeschool Christian Youth Association for hosting a graduation ceremony. SRi113,iiRecognizing Prairie View A&M University on the occasion of its 130th anniversary. SRi125,iiIn memory of Juan Morales "John" Solar of Houston. SRi160,iiIn memory of John Cooper of Memphis, Tennessee. SRi180,iiIn memory of Arthur Temple, Jr., of Lufkin. SRi181,iiExpressing support for the immediate intervention in the crisis in Darfur, Sudan, by the United States and United Nations. SRi190,iiCommending William W. Harmon for his contributions to Houston Community College. SRi227,iiCongratulating Tracye McDaniel for being named chief operations officer for the Greater Houston Partnership. SRi228,iiRecognizing Mount Zion Baptist Church in Houston on the occasion of its 140th anniversary. SRi229,iiRecognizing the American Stroke Association s’ "Power to End Stroke" campaign. SRi244,iiCommending Michael P. Williams for his service to JOY Baptist Tabernacle in Houston. 254 AUTHORS OF SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 254

— (Continued) SRi245,iiCongratulating Gib Walton for being selected as President-elect of the State Bar of Texas.

ELTIFE, KEVIN P. SBi24,iiRelating to the salary and benefits of certain employees of public schools. SBi32,iiRelating to the authority of school districts to enter into property tax abatement agreements in connection with closed or realigned military facilities. SCRi11,iiMemorializing Congress to reauthorize certain provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. SRi149,iiCommending Charles H. "Pete" Hollingsworth of Mount Vernon for 50 years of service to the Baptist ministry. SRi181,iiExpressing support for the immediate intervention in the crisis in Darfur, Sudan, by the United States and United Nations.

ESTES, CRAIG SCRi2,iiIn memory of Eleanor Goode Brune. SCRi11,iiMemorializing Congress to reauthorize certain provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. SRi100,iiCommending 111 Texas game wardens for their search and rescue efforts following Hurricane Katrina. SRi111,iiCongratulating the Texas Woman s’ University Pioneers gymnastics team for winning a national championship. SRi236,iiCommending Euline Brock for her contributions to the City of Denton. SRi246,iiCommending Kandi Patton of Salesville for her heroism. SRi247,iiCommending Dustin Patton of Salesville for his courage.

FRASER, TROY SRi53,iiCongratulating Donald R. Grobowsky for being named chairman of the Texas Bankers Association for 2006-2007. SRi102,iiRecognizing the class of 1959 of Brownwood High School on the occasion of its reunion. SRi174,iiIn memory of Juan D. Martinez.

GALLEGOS, MARIO V., JR. SBi35,iiRelating to a temporary reduction in the tax rate imposed on the sale of gasoline. SCRi6,iiRecognizing the cultural importance of Tejano music. 255 SENATE JOURNAL — 3RD CALLED SESSION 255

— (Continued) SCRi11,iiMemorializing Congress to reauthorize certain provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. SRi7,iiCongratulating Richard Andrassy for being selected as the Distinguished Houston Surgeon for 2006 by the Houston Surgical Society. SRi107,iiCommending Antonio Aguilar on the occasion of his farewell tour. SRi132,iiRecognizing Thursday, May 4, 2006, as a National Day of Prayer. SRi156,iiIn memory of the life of Joseph E. Moreno of Houston. SRi201,iiCongratulating Hugo Rubio of Baytown for his selection as a 2006 Exemplary Migrant Student. SRi257,iiRecognizing Denver Harbor Senior Citizens, Incorporated, on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.

HARRIS, CHRIS SRi58,iiRecognizing May, 2006, as Elder Abuse Prevention Month. SRi173,iiRecognizing the Girl Scouts of the United States of America on the occasion of the organization s’ 94th anniversary.

HINOJOSA, JUAN "CHUY" SBi12,iiRelating to adjusting the "price to beat" for electric utility services to reflect reduced natural gas fuel prices. SBi18,iiRelating to the system benefit fund and to eligibility for and enrollment for benefits under the fund. SBi33,iiRelating to the authority of the governor to issue evacuation orders during disasters. SBi44,iiRelating to temporary eligibility requirements for and administration of the child health plan program. SCRi6,iiRecognizing the cultural importance of Tejano music. SCRi11,iiMemorializing Congress to reauthorize certain provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. SRi71,iiRecognizing the organizers of the 47th Annual League of United Latin American Citizens Council Number One Feria de las Flores and the Feria s’ participants. SRi105,iiRecognizing Ramon Ayala for his contributions to the cultural heritage of Texas. SRi106,iiRecognizing The University of Texas Marine Science Institute on the occasion of its 60th anniversary. SRi151,iiIn memory of Ralph H. Rogers of Corpus Christi. SRi167,iiIn memory of Eduardo "Edward" Chavez of Edinburg. SRi168,iiCommending John Flores for his work as a reporter. 256 AUTHORS OF SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 256

— (Continued) SRi169,iiCommending Maria Silguero for her volunteer work in behalf of the Robstown Senior Center. SRi170,iiCommending Marie Partington for her volunteer efforts with the Senior Companion Program in Corpus Christi. SRi171,iiCommending Roger "Red" Frank, Jr., for his volunteer efforts with KEDT-TV in Corpus Christi. SRi172,iiRecognizing Ignacio Acuna for his volunteer efforts at the Zavala Senior Center in Corpus Christi. SRi237,iiIn memory of Billy B. Goldberg of Houston. SRi238,iiIn memory of Eulalia "Lala" De Leon of Corpus Christi. SRi259,iiRecognizing Patricia Graham on the occasion of her retirement. SRi263,iiIn memory of Carmen Anaya of Pharr and Las Milpas.

JACKSON, MIKE SBi33,iiRelating to the authority of the governor to issue evacuation orders during disasters. SCRi3,iiRequesting the Texas Department of Transportation to designate the new causeway bridge connecting Galveston Island and the Texas mainland as the Purple Heart Memorial Bridge. SRi43,iiRecognizing Cathrine Lorene Bundick of Old Ocean on the occasion of her high school graduation. SRi44,iiRecognizing Emily Ryan Davis of Angleton on the occasion of her high school graduation. SRi45,iiRecognizing Danielle Elizabeth Hanscheck on the occasion of her high school graduation. SRi46,iiRecognizing Jasmine Cyre Kea of Angleton on the occasion of her high school graduation. SRi47,iiRecognizing Ky Lynn Lebow of Lake Jackson on the occasion of her high school graduation. SRi48,iiRecognizing James Thomas Minshew of Clute on the occasion of his high school graduation. SRi49,iiRecognizing Nolan Jacob Moore of Angleton on the occasion of his high school graduation. SRi50,iiRecognizing Darla Renae Yates of Angleton on the occasion of her high school graduation. SRi250,iiRecognizing Elizabeth Hamm of Houston on the occasion of her graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf. SRi251,iiRecognizing Chris Castillo of Friendswood on the occasion of his graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf. 257 SENATE JOURNAL — 3RD CALLED SESSION 257

— (Continued) SRi252,iiCongratulating David and Kristin McKeel on the birth of their daughter, Riley Christine McKeel.

JANEK, KYLE SBi23,iiRelating to the costs of damages to Lamar University and its related institutions caused by Hurricane Rita; making an appropriation. SBi33,iiRelating to the authority of the governor to issue evacuation orders during disasters. SBi45,iiRelating to the designation of the Galveston Causeway as the Purple Heart Memorial Bridge. SBi47,iiRelating to the provision of children s’ substitute care and case management services by county governmental agencies. SJRi8,iiProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the political subdivision a limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads in the political subdivision. SCRi3,iiRequesting the Texas Department of Transportation to designate the new causeway bridge connecting Galveston Island and the Texas mainland as the Purple Heart Memorial Bridge. SRi26,iiRecognizing May 22-29, 2006, as National Beach Safety Week in Galveston. SRi32,iiRecognizing the friendship that exists between the governments of Hungary and the United States. SRi248,iiCommending the Oil Spill Prevention and Response officers of the General Land Office for their efforts following Hurricane Katrina.

LINDSAY, JON SBi38,iiRelating to the content of public school campus improvement plans. SCRi5,iiCongratulating James D. Pitcock, Jr., of Houston for his selection as the 2006 Engineer of the Year. SCRi6,iiRecognizing the cultural importance of Tejano music. SCRi11,iiMemorializing Congress to reauthorize certain provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. SRi7,iiCongratulating Richard Andrassy for being selected as the Distinguished Houston Surgeon for 2006 by the Houston Surgical Society. SRi66,iiCommending Grady Meloy of Spring for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. SRi67,iiCommending Scott Michael Randolph for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. SRi68,iiCommending Timothy Earl Long for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. SRi69,iiCommending Kyle Douglas Page of Cypress for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. 258 AUTHORS OF SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 258

— (Continued) SRi87,iiRecognizing Ray and Barbara Ingram on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. SRi88,iiCommending Zachary Michael Adams of Spring for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. SRi89,iiCommending Joseph V. Thompson of Houston for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. SRi90,iiCommending Phillip Simmons for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. SRi91,iiCommending Russell Jones for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. SRi92,iiCommending Alexander Gaul for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. SRi93,iiCommending John Rives McClellan of The Woodlands for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. SRi116,iiIn memory of Arthur Tom Cobb of Harris County. SRi134,iiCommending Jared Wilson Thorn of Klein for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. SRi135,iiCommending Andrew William Skellie for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. SRi179,iiCommending Rexton West of Houston for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. SRi196,iiCommending Jared Alexander Camarata for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. SRi197,iiCommending Michael Scott Lassiter of Houston for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. SRi198,iiCommending Joshua K. Straiton for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. SRi199,iiCongratulating the band of Cypress Falls High School for being awarded the 2006 Sudler Flag of Honor by the John Philip Sousa Foundation.

LUCIO, EDDIE, JR. SBi33,iiRelating to the authority of the governor to issue evacuation orders during disasters. SBi37,iiRelating to disclosure and use of sales price information for ad valorem tax purposes. SBi42,iiRelating to the administration of the Irma Rangel School of Pharmacy. SCRi6,iiRecognizing the cultural importance of Tejano music. SCRi11,iiMemorializing Congress to reauthorize certain provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. SRi54,iiRecognizing Prudencio Alberto "Beto" Leal on the occasion of his 70th birthday. SRi55,iiCongratulating David Blankinship for being selected as the 2006 Outstanding Naturalist by the Valley Nature Center. SRi85,iiCommending the Shaken Baby Alliance during Child Abuse Prevention Month for its efforts to stop Shaken Baby Syndrome. SRi86,iiRecognizing Jose G. Za´rate of Brownsville for his contributions to his community. SRi108,iiCongratulating Daniel Caballero of Brownsville for advancing to the INTEL International Science Fair. 259 SENATE JOURNAL — 3RD CALLED SESSION 259

— (Continued) SRi109,iiCongratulating Adan Lo´pez of Brownsville for advancing to the INTEL International Science Fair. SRi110,iiCongratulating Laura Torres of Brownsville for advancing to the INTEL International Science Fair. SRi140,iiRecognizing Dora Romero of Los Fresnos on the occasion of her induction into the Rio Grande Valley Walk of Fame. SRi161,iiCongratulating the boys ’ soccer team of Porter High School in Brownsville for winning a state championship. SRi162,iiIn memory of Samuel Tapia of the Rio Grande Valley. SRi163,iiIn memory of Lilia Farias Palacios of Pharr. SRi176,iiRecognizing Cesar Gonzalez of San Benito on the occasion of his retirement. SRi177,iiIn memory of Juan D. Salinas, Jr., of La Joya. SRi178,iiRecognizing Maria Guadalupe and Leopoldo Palacios, Jr., of Pharr on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. SRi181,iiExpressing support for the immediate intervention in the crisis in Darfur, Sudan, by the United States and United Nations. SRi185,iiCommending Weslaco High School in Weslaco for its botanical gardens and its environmental education program. SRi186,iiIn memory of Darrell Hester. SRi187,iiRecognizing Texas Visiting Nurse Service of the Rio Grande Valley on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. SRi191,iiIn memory of Hortencia M. "Tencha" de la Pen˜a of Brownsville. SRi192,iiCongratulating Rogelio E. Chanes for his election to The University of Texas at Brownsville Student Senate. SRi216,iiCommending Tommy Garcia of McAllen for his contributions to the Texas citrus industry. SRi217,iiIn memory of Abel Toscano, Jr. SRi262,iiCommending Ignacio Madera, Jr., for his service to the Texas Water Development Board. SRi263,iiIn memory of Carmen Anaya of Pharr and Las Milpas.

MADLA, FRANK SBi10,iiRelating to the issuance of revenue bonds for Texas A&M University–. SBi11,iiRelating to the temporary extension of the deadline for submitting a regional water plan to the Texas Water Development Board for approval and inclusion in the state water plan. SBi37,iiRelating to disclosure and use of sales price information for ad valorem tax purposes. 260 AUTHORS OF SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 260

— (Continued) SCRi6,iiRecognizing the cultural importance of Tejano music. SCRi8,iiCommending James Barto Arnold III for his work in the field of underwater archaeology. SCRi11,iiMemorializing Congress to reauthorize certain provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. SRi30,iiCommending Daryl Skinner for his accomplishments as principal of the Monahans Alternative Education Center. SRi95,iiRecognizing Rufus Winfield Johnson on the occasion of his 95th birthday. SRi218,iiCommending the First Baptist Church of Del Rio on the occasion of its 110th anniversary. SRi230,iiRecognizing The Boeing Company for its accomplishments.

NELSON, JANE SBi36,iiRelating to the disaster-related responsibilities of certain state agencies in health care. SRi65,iiIn memory of Phil Strickland. SRi119,iiRecognizing Michael G. Killian on the occasion of his retirement. SRi120,iiDeclaring May 10, 2006, Prevention Day at the State Capitol. SRi133,iiCongratulating Lyndon LaPlante of Keller for his achievements. SRi181,iiExpressing support for the immediate intervention in the crisis in Darfur, Sudan, by the United States and United Nations. SRi208,iiCommending the Birdville Historical Society for its contributions to historical preservation in our state. SRi209,iiCommending the JPS Health Network for 100 years of dedication to health care in Tarrant County. SRi210,iiRecognizing the girls ’basketball team of Argyle High School in Argyle for winning a state championship. SRi211,iiCongratulating the boys ’basketball team of Lake Country Christian School in Fort Worth for winning a state championship. SRi212,iiCongratulating the boys ’swim team of Frisco High School in Frisco for winning a state championship. SRi253,iiCommending Dustin Nelon for his intervention and response in a medical emergency. SRi254,iiIn memory of Richard P. "Ricky" Strickland.

OGDEN, STEVE SBi6,iiRelating to certain tax legislation enacted by the 79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session. 261 SENATE JOURNAL — 3RD CALLED SESSION 261

— (Continued) SBi15,iiRelating to an appropriation for the Permanent Higher Education Fund under Section 17(i), Article VII, Texas Constitution. SBi16,iiRelating to supplemental state appropriations. SJRi7,iiProposing a constitutional amendment establishing a maximum school district ad valorem tax rate for maintenance purposes and providing that an ad valorem tax imposed by a school district is not a state ad valorem tax. SJRi11,iiProposing a constitutional amendment providing for the continuation of the constitutional appropriation of money to certain higher education entities and for the allocation of income from the higher education fund to those entities, and extending the period of maturity for certain bonds and notes issued by those entities. SRi129,iiRecognizing Herbert H. Richardson on the occasion of his retirement. SRi164,iiCongratulating David M. Oshinsky for earning the Pulitzer Prize in history. SRi175,iiIn memory of Sean Anselm Hayes. SRi181,iiExpressing support for the immediate intervention in the crisis in Darfur, Sudan, by the United States and United Nations.

SELIGER, KEL SBi14,iiRelating to prohibiting certain disruptions at a funeral service; creating an offense. SBi37,iiRelating to disclosure and use of sales price information for ad valorem tax purposes. SCRi4,iiCongratulating the football team of Stratford High School in Stratford for winning the 2006 University Interscholastic League Class 1A state football chamionship. SCRi11,iiMemorializing Congress to reauthorize certain provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. SRi2,iiCommending the Coalition of Health Services and Strategic Healthcare Initiative for their promotion of the NonStop program in Amarillo. SRi3,iiHonoring the memory of 19 fallen heroes on the occasion of the dedication of Station 19 at the Shamrock McKee refinery. SRi41,iiRecognizing the annual West Texas Barbecue Association Championship Cookoff as a Texas State Championship event.

SHAPIRO, FLORENCE SBi1,iiRelating to the compensation and benefits of public school employees, the academic and fiscal accountability of public schools, and the improvement of public schools. SJRi10,iiProposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain increases in state tax revenue to public education. SRi4,iiRecognizing the Junior League of Plano on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. SRi51,iiRecognizing April 25, 2006, as Volunteer Day. 262 AUTHORS OF SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 262

— (Continued) SRi117,iiIn memory of Jacqueline May Schnittker of Plano. SRi130,iiIn memory of W. G. "Buddy" Ragley of Plano. SRi181,iiExpressing support for the immediate intervention in the crisis in Darfur, Sudan, by the United States and United Nations. SRi207,iiCongratulating Jennifer Ransom Rice on the occasion of her graduation from The University of Texas at Austin School of Journalism.

SHAPLEIGH, ELIOT SBi25,iiRelating to the eligibility of children of certain military personnel for free prekindergarten classes. SBi26,iiRelating to a franchise tax credit for certain corporations developing ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 25,000 manufacturing protocols. SBi27,iiRelating to exemptions from the sales tax. SBi28,iiRelating to franchise tax credits for certain economic development activities. SBi29,iiRelating to additional funding to school districts for classroom teacher salaries. SBi30,iiRelating to national certification of public school teachers. SBi31,iiRelating to the provision of a preference in governmental purchasing decisions for vendors that provide health benefits to employees. SBi35,iiRelating to a temporary reduction in the tax rate imposed on the sale of gasoline. SCRi6,iiRecognizing the cultural importance of Tejano music. SCRi11,iiMemorializing Congress to reauthorize certain provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. SRi154,iiRecognizing the 100th anniversary of the Union Depot in El Paso. SRi155,iiRecognizing Leo s’ Mexican Restaurant in El Paso on the occasion of its 60th anniversary. SRi157,iiCongratulating the 1966 Texas Western College Miners basketball team and The University of Texas at El Paso on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the team s’ historic national championship. SRi158,iiIn memory of Benny Frank of El Paso. SRi181,iiExpressing support for the immediate intervention in the crisis in Darfur, Sudan, by the United States and United Nations. SRi202,iiCommending John Fife for his efforts in the sanctuary movement. SRi203,iiCongratulating Eric Fernandez on winning the title of Fort Bliss Drill Sergeant of the Year. SRi204,iiRecognizing Sandra Day O Connor’ for her achievements and her contributions to this country. 263 SENATE JOURNAL — 3RD CALLED SESSION 263

— (Continued) SRi205,iiRecognizing the El Paso Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. SRi206,iiCongratulating Max Higgs of El Paso for receiving the Bravo Award from the El Paso League of Women Voters.

STAPLES, TODD SCRi7,iiIn memory of Bobby Smith of Onalaska. SCRi9,iiMemorializing Congress to permanently extend the federal income tax deductibility of state and local sales taxes. SRi59,iiGranting permission to the YMCA Youth and Government Program to use the Chamber of the Texas Senate, auditorium, and committee rooms in the State Capitol, JohniH. Reagan Building, and other Capitol Complex facilities on February 1-4, 2007, and January 31-February 3, 2008. SRi114,iiRecognizing May 6, 2006, as Neches Heritage Day. SRi126,iiDirecting the Parks and Wildlife Department to assist local and state advisory committees to provide a plan for continuation of the Texas State Railroad. SRi138,iiCommending Nacogdoches County Judge Susan Kay Kennedy for her public service. SRi180,iiIn memory of Arthur Temple, Jr., of Lufkin. SRi219,iiIn memory of Jeff McNeil. SRi220,iiCommending George N. Bowers for 50 years of service as Mayor of Tenaha.

VAN DE PUTTE, LETICIA SBi14,iiRelating to prohibiting certain disruptions at a funeral service; creating an offense. SBi20,iiRelating to reporting of certain gifts to public officials. SBi21,iiRelating to nursing home representatives on the emergency management council. SBi22,iiRelating to requiring the division of emergency management to coordinate the creation of certain medical and special needs shelters. SBi25,iiRelating to the eligibility of children of certain military personnel for free prekindergarten classes. SBi34,iiRelating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide a ballot by electronic mail to military personnel serving overseas. SBi37,iiRelating to disclosure and use of sales price information for ad valorem tax purposes. SCRi6,iiRecognizing the cultural importance of Tejano music. SCRi11,iiMemorializing Congress to reauthorize certain provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. 264 AUTHORS OF SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 264

— (Continued) SRi9,iiUrging the United States Congress to address problems in the Department of Veterans Affairs and to enact legislation that assures predictable and adequate funding of the Veterans Health Administration. SRi42,iiRecognizing the National Guard Bureau, the Adjutant General, the Texas Army National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard, and the Texas State Guard for their assistance with Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita relief. SRi62,iiIn memory of Stephen Joseph Perez of San Antonio. SRi94,iiIn memory of Tomas A. "Tony" Travieso, Jr., of San Antonio. SRi127,iiCommending Theodore Hansford for his service to Bexar County. SRi128,iiIn memory of Rudy Casarez Ortiz of San Antonio. SRi159,iiIn memory of Rosita Fernandez of San Antonio. SRi181,iiExpressing support for the immediate intervention in the crisis in Darfur, Sudan, by the United States and United Nations. SRi226,iiIn memory of Ruth Estelle Kele Bellamah of Corpus Christi. SRi255,iiIn memory of Joe V. Alderete. SRi256,iiCommending Stanley Culotta of San Antonio for his accomplishments.

WENTWORTH, JEFF SBi19,iiRelating to the financing of certain intermunicipal commuter rail district transportation infrastructure. SBi20,iiRelating to reporting of certain gifts to public officials. SBi37,iiRelating to disclosure and use of sales price information for ad valorem tax purposes. SRi59,iiGranting permission to the YMCA Youth and Government Program to use the Chamber of the Texas Senate, auditorium, and committee rooms in the State Capitol, JohniH. Reagan Building, and other Capitol Complex facilities on February 1-4, 2007, and January 31-February 3, 2008. SRi60,iiRecognizing April 26, 2006, as County Government Day at the State Capitol. SRi103,iiCommending student members of boards of regents of public universities in Texas for their dedication to the welfare of their fellow students. SRi136,iiRecognizing the Texas School for the Deaf on the occasion of its 150th anniversary. SRi137,iiIn memory of Tara Rose McAvoy of Austin. SRi181,iiExpressing support for the immediate intervention in the crisis in Darfur, Sudan, by the United States and United Nations. SRi183,iiRecognizing Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. SRi240,iiIn memory of Guy C. Brannon, Jr. SRi241,iiIn memory of Betty Jean Hickman of San Antonio. 265 SENATE JOURNAL — 3RD CALLED SESSION 265

— (Continued) WEST, ROYCE SBi18,iiRelating to the system benefit fund and to eligibility for and enrollment for benefits under the fund. SCRi9,iiMemorializing Congress to permanently extend the federal income tax deductibility of state and local sales taxes. SCRi11,iiMemorializing Congress to reauthorize certain provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. SRi37,iiCommending Alita Rose Andrews for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award. SRi38,iiCommending Krystal Castaneda for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award. SRi39,iiCommending Rachel Hendricks for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award. SRi40,iiCommending Rachel Whavers for earning the Girl Scout Gold Award. SRi64,iiRecognizing April 28, 2006, as Child Abuse Prevention Day in Dallas. SRi101,iiRecognizing April 29, 2006, as Selma to Montgomery Day. SRi112,iiRecognizing Charlie Mae Ransom for her contributions to the Dallas community. SRi182,iiRecognizing Greg Street for his contributions to his community. SRi193,iiCongratulating the boys ’basketball team of South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas for winning the 2006 University Interscholastic League Class 4A basketball state championship. SRi194,iiRecognizing the School for the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center in Dallas for being named the top public high school in the nation by Newsweek magazine. SRi195,iiRecognizing the School of Science and Engineering at the Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center in Dallas for being named one of the best public high schools in the nation by Newsweek magazine. SRi231,iiCongratulating the boys ’basketball team of Franklin D. Roosevelt High School in Dallas for winning the 2006 University Interscholastic League Class 3A state championship. SRi232,iiIn memory of Armand Coleman Thompson. SRi233,iiIn memory of LaToya Lynette Finley.

WHITMIRE, JOHN SBi40,iiRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas M.iD. Anderson Cancer Center. SCRi6,iiRecognizing the cultural importance of Tejano music. SCRi11,iiMemorializing Congress to reauthorize certain provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. SRi1,iiSenate Caucus Report. 266 AUTHORS OF SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 266

— (Continued) SRi7,iiCongratulating Richard Andrassy for being selected as the Distinguished Houston Surgeon for 2006 by the Houston Surgical Society. SRi63,iiCommending Phillip Buttery Bacot for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. SRi104,iiCongratulating M. O. Campbell for being named the 2006 honoree of the Aldine Scholarship Foundation. SRi188,iiCommending The Pakistan Publications, Incorporated, for meeting the needs of the South Asian community. SRi221,iiCommending the Honorable Jon Lindsay for his service to the people of Texas. SRi222,iiCommending the Honorable Ken Armbrister for his service to the people of Texas. SRi223,iiCommending the Honorable Gonzalo Barrientos for his service to the people of Texas. SRi224,iiCommending the Honorable Frank Madla for his service to the people of Texas. SRi225,iiCommending the Honorable Todd Staples for his service to the people of Texas. SRi237,iiIn memory of Billy B. Goldberg of Houston. SRi249,iiSenate Caucus Report.

WILLIAMS, TOMMY SBi23,iiRelating to the costs of damages to Lamar University and its related institutions caused by Hurricane Rita; making an appropriation. SBi33,iiRelating to the authority of the governor to issue evacuation orders during disasters. SBi41,iiRelating to the recovery and securitization of hurricane reconstruction costs incurred by certain electric utilities outside of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas area. SJRi8,iiProposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the political subdivision a limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads in the political subdivision. SRi27,iiRecognizing the class of 1956 of Stephen F. Austin High School on the occasion of its 50-year reunion. SRi61,iiRecognizing Robert Krienke on the occasion of his retirement. SRi152,iiRecognizing Marie Carter on the occasion of her 80th birthday. SRi153,iiCommending Joseph Richard Fochtman of Kingwood for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. 267 SENATE JOURNAL — 3RD CALLED SESSION 267

— (Continued) ZAFFIRINI, JUDITH SBi20,iiRelating to reporting of certain gifts to public officials. SBi25,iiRelating to the eligibility of children of certain military personnel for free prekindergarten classes. SBi37,iiRelating to disclosure and use of sales price information for ad valorem tax purposes. SBi46,iiRelating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation. SCRi6,iiRecognizing the cultural importance of Tejano music. SCRi11,iiMemorializing Congress to reauthorize certain provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. SRi6,iiCommending the Texas Exes, the Laredo National Bank/BBVA Group, and the Mexican and Spanish students at The University of Texas at Austin for their contributions to the school and to our state. SRi70,iiIn memory of Betty Eloise Ford Goodman of Laredo. SRi97,iiCommending the citizens of Laredo who are supporting El Dı´a de los Nin˜os. SRi118,iiRecognizing the citizens of Live Oak County on the occasion of the county s’ 150th anniversary. SRi121,iiHonoring Samuel Alexander Meyer on the occasion of his posthumous induction into the 2006 Laredo Business Hall of Fame. SRi122,iiRecognizing Adolfo E. Gutierrez on the occasion of his induction into the 2006 Laredo Business Hall of Fame. SRi123,iiRecognizing Leo Greenblum on the occasion of his induction into the 2006 Laredo Business Hall of Fame. SRi124,iiRecognizing Irving Greenblum on the occasion of his induction into the 2006 Laredo Business Hall of Fame. SRi147,iiCongratulating Manuel Z. Montes of Laredo for his selection as Youth of the Year. SRi150,iiCongratulating Senator Leticia Van de Putte for being named president of the National Conference of State Legislatures for 2006-2007. SRi164,iiCongratulating David M. Oshinsky for earning the Pulitzer Prize in history. SRi184,iiRecognizing Barbara Judith Cigarroa for her service to the Laredo community. SRi234,iiCommending the United Longhorn Team Inspiring Mental Attitudes Towards Engineering for its accomplishments. SRi243,iiRecognizing Geoffrey C. Morrison on the occasion of his retirement. SRi260,iiCongratulating the Laredo Bucks for winning the 2006 Central Hockey League President s’ Cup championship.