In Governor Perry’s words “well done” as he congratulated Harlandale ISD Board Member Jesse Alaniz, the kids and the administration and teachers for having full participation in the “Just Say NO” program where every child in 4th and 5th grade wrote letters to their friends discouraging them from drugs, gangs and alcohol.	Kids, Marie Cruz and Catherine Perez, from San Isidro ISD, Starr County, presenting Gov. Perry with a dozen roses for First Lady Anita Perry.	Zeke Ledesma presenting Gov. Perry with a samurai sword, a symbol that together and in unity we can cut away drugs, gangs and alcohol from children’s lives.
Master Bob Davis, President of Karate Kids in the Rio Grande Valley, with his kids Sophia and Adam Davis and Austin Moreno, presenting Gov. Perry with a samurai sword. Sofia Davis presented Gov. Perry with a yellow rose for First Lady Anita Perry, our yellow rose of Texas.	Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller celebrating the Internationally televised mass at the oldest Cathedral in the nation, the San Fernando Cathedral and honoring and congratulating the children and volunteers	Eli showing Gov. Perry the samurai sword and how its sharpness represents a symbol of together and in unity we can cut away drugs, gangs and alcohol from our children’s lives.
Eli presenting Judge Wolff with a samurai sword, a symbol of, together and in unity, we can cut away drugs, gangs and alcohol from our lives.	Eli presenting Mayor Julian Castro with a samurai sword, a symbol of, together and in unity, we can cut away drugs, gangs and alcohol from our children’s lives.
Karate Kids of America Zeke Ledesma and Jonathan Falcon, performing a karate form to “God Bless America” by Kate Smith in the State Capitol to Governor Perry…. Another “well done” performance.	District Attorney Susan Reed, volunteers Mr. & Mrs. Mark Webster, Ms. Christi Anthony and Mr. Erick Gonzales of Sea Island, Karate Kid Jonathan Falcon, Johnny Maldonado (IBC) and Mr. Alaniz (Harlandale ISD Board Member)	Judge Wolff and County Commissioners, Sheriff Ortiz, District Attorney Susan Reed, kids Nicolas Conforme and Jonathan Falcon and Garrett Parker, volunteers from IBC Bank - Johnny Maldonado, Sea Island - Ms. C. Anthony and Erick Gonzales, HISD Board Member - Jesse Alaniz, Harlandale ISD - Mr. Madrigal and Mr. & Mrs. Mark Webster
Presentation of a certificate of appreciation and a samurai sword (a symbol of which together and in unity, we shall conquer and cut away drugs, gangs and alcohol from our children’s lives) was presented to Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller. Kids Joshua and Jeremy Guerra, Nicolas Conforme, Daniel Martinez, Maria Cruz, Bernardo Jr., Leslie, Jonathan Falcon, Jasmin, Felicia and Zeke Ledesma.	In memory of my dad, Narciso Guerra.	In Governor Rick Perry’s words “well done you are saving young lives” and that makes it all worth it; close to one hundred kids, volunteers and dignitaries including representatives from Lt. Governor’s office, Rep. Carlos Uresti and Senator Van de Putte’s office were there to honor and praise the children who put their hearts into a letter to their friend discouraging them from drugs, gangs and alcohol. Kids from San Antonio, lower Rio Grande Valley and Starr County traveled hundreds of miles to be recognized by Governor Perry. Eli Guerra, founder of Karate Kids “Just Say NO!” to drugs, gangs and alcohol, presented Gov. Perry with a Samurai sword, a symbol of which together and in unity we shall conquer and cut away drug, gang and alcohol abuse from our children‘s lives. The children presented Gov. Perry with a dozen roses for First Lady Anita Perry and one yellow rose for our First Lady, our yellow rose of Texas; Gov. Perry presented Eli and kids with a proclamation proclaiming the month of May as Karate Kids of America “Just Say NO!”.
Kids being honored with a rank promotion and students who were in the A/B honor roll all year were also honored by Mr. Alaniz and Mr. Zeke Mendoza from Harlandale ISD, Mr. Anthony and Ms. Anthony of Sea Island, Sandy Garcia of FBI and Constable Ruben Tejeda.