By: Luna S.R. No. 32 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Joe Luis Arriaga 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-6 of San Antonio in mourning the tragic loss of Joe Luis Arriaga, who 1-7 died November 14, 1994, at the age of 47; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The highly respected educator devoted his life to 1-9 his profession and was responsible for improving the educational 1-10 standards of the community where he taught; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The oldest of five children, the San Antonio native 1-12 was born on April 18, 1947, and graduated from Jefferson High School; 1-13 he earned a degree in history from Saint Mary's University in 1969 1-14 and that same year began his notable career in the Edgewood School 1-15 District as a fifth-grade teacher; and 1-16 WHEREAS, When Mr. Arriaga became principal of the Truman 1-17 Middle School in 1975, he was recognized as the youngest principal 1-18 in Texas; he became the youngest principal of a 5A high school when 1-19 he was named the principal of Memorial High School in 1977; and 1-20 WHEREAS, During the next five years, Mr. Arriaga worked 1-21 steadily with parents and teachers to bring about needed changes 1-22 in the curriculum; he became principal of Southside High School in 1-23 1981 and during his seven-year tenure, the school changed from 3A 2-1 to 4A status; he was responsible for introducing advanced-placement 2-2 programs at both high schools; and 2-3 WHEREAS, His tireless efforts to help the community realize 2-4 the benefits of a higher education resulted in 65 to 75 percent of 2-5 the Southside graduates attending college; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Throughout his productive career, Mr. Arriaga 2-7 carried out his duties with integrity and fairness, and, through 2-8 his achievements and abilities, contributed immeasurably to the 2-9 development of the educational system of our state; and 2-10 WHEREAS, His contributions will continue to bear fruit as 2-11 those who pursue a higher education return to their communities 2-12 as teachers, administrators, and productive members of society; 2-13 now, therefore, be it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-15 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family 2-16 of Joe Luis Arriaga: his daughter, Patricia Marie Arriaga; his 2-17 parents, Joe and Olivia Arriaga; and his sisters, Gloria Gutierrez, 2-18 Cynthia A. Arriaga, and Janie Roussin; and, be it further 2-19 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-20 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-21 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 2-22 so in memory of Joe Luis Arriaga. 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 President of the Senate 2-25 I hereby certify that the above 3-1 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-2 on January 16, 1995, by a rising 3-3 vote. 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 Secretary of the Senate 3-6 ______________________________________ 3-7 Member, Texas Senate