By Solis H.R. No. 1271 75R17087 JTR-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On May 6, 1997, Guillermo Rodriguez formally 1-2 announced his plans to retire from his position as principal of 1-3 Memorial Junior High School in Harlingen, and it is indeed fitting 1-4 at this time to recognize him for his many achievements; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Mr. Rodriguez has committed 1-6 himself to the pursuit of educational excellence, and his personal 1-7 stake in the progress of his young charges has made an incalculable 1-8 difference in their lives; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Well known for his warm generosity of spirit, "Mr. 1-10 Rod" has imbued Memorial Junior High School with his enthusiastic 1-11 zest for life, creating a supportive learning environment that is 1-12 as engaging as it is challenging; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Young people are the Lone Star State's most precious 1-14 natural resource, and the dedicated professionals entrusted with 1-15 their education are truly deserving of every Texan's heartfelt 1-16 gratitude and admiration; Guillermo Rodriguez is one such 1-17 individual, and as he opens a new chapter in his life we join his 1-18 many friends and admirers in paying tribute to his outstanding 1-19 career as an educator; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-21 Legislature hereby honor Guillermo Rodriguez on the occasion of his 1-22 retirement as principal of Memorial Junior High School in Harlingen 1-23 and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and 1-24 happiness in the years to come; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-2 prepared for Mr. Rodriguez as an expression of high regard by the 2-3 Texas House of Representatives.