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