H.R. No. 804
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Daniel Hernandez is retiring from his position as
    1-2  superintendent of the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District,
    1-3  thus bringing to a close his distinguished 18-year tenure with that
    1-4  school district; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, A graduate of Edinburg High School, Mr. Hernandez
    1-6  furthered his education at Pan American College, earning a bachelor
    1-7  of arts degree in elementary education in 1960; nine years later,
    1-8  he received a master's degree in school administration from Texas
    1-9  A&I University at Kingsville; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, From 1960 to 1976, this esteemed educator worked in
   1-11  the Raymondville and La Villa school districts, earning promotion
   1-12  to the rank of superintendent of La Villa Independent School
   1-13  District in 1969; he has served the Edcouch-Elsa school district
   1-14  with integrity and distinction since 1977, and over the years he
   1-15  has earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues in the
   1-16  field of education; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, Highly regarded for his experience and leadership
   1-18  skills, Mr. Hernandez was chosen by his peers to serve as president
   1-19  of the Region One Superintendents' Study Group and as chairman of
   1-20  the Teachers Educational and Professional Standards Committee; he
   1-21  has contributed his expertise to other professional groups as well,
   1-22  including the Texas Association of School Administrators and the
   1-23  Teachers' Professional Practices Commission; and
   1-24        WHEREAS, Despite his many professional demands, this
    2-1  distinguished gentleman has always found time to devote to
    2-2  community service; a former president of the Delta Area Rotary
    2-3  Club, Mr. Hernandez has offered his guidance and companionship to
    2-4  the youth of his community as a scout master and has served his
    2-5  church as a lector and Bible class instructor; and
    2-6        WHEREAS, Both as an educator and as a civic leader, Daniel
    2-7  Hernandez has selflessly dedicated himself to the people of his
    2-8  community, and his efforts have improved the lives of countless
    2-9  citizens; he has proven himself to be a worthy role model for the
   2-10  many young people whose lives he has shaped, and in doing this he
   2-11  has exemplified the highest ideals of his profession; now,
   2-12  therefore, be it
   2-13        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-14  Legislature hereby honor Daniel Hernandez for his many years of
   2-15  service to the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District and extend
   2-16  to him warmest best wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement;
   2-17  and, be it further
   2-18        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-19  prepared for Mr. Hernandez as an expression of highest regard by
   2-20  the Texas House of Representatives.