By Gallego H.C.R. No. 154 76R295 JHS-D HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Minerva C. Uranga brought a great 1-2 loss to the family and many friends of this beloved woman, and it 1-3 is indeed appropriate to honor her memory at this time; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Mrs. Uranga enjoyed a brilliant career as a teacher 1-5 at Alpine's Centennial School, where she taught social studies and 1-6 coached the girls' volleyball and basketball teams for many years; 1-7 and 1-8 WHEREAS, Hired in 1950, this longtime educator played an 1-9 important and memorable role in the lives of many of her students, 1-10 emphasizing the importance of their cultural heritage and offering 1-11 them a meaningful perspective by which to view our nation's 1-12 history; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mrs. Uranga's words of encouragement and disciplined 1-14 teaching style helped to prepare her students for the rigors of 1-15 higher education and for the many other challenges that life has to 1-16 offer, and her devotion to them and to the teaching profession was 1-17 truly commendable; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Minerva Uranga was a woman of passion and 1-19 dedication, and although she has been missed by all who knew her, 1-20 her legacy surely lives on through the accomplishments and 1-21 contributions of her students, and her memory endures in the hearts 1-22 and minds of her relatives and friends; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas 1-24 hereby pay tribute to the life of Minerva C. Uranga and extend 2-1 sincere sympathy to the family and friends and former colleagues 2-2 and students of this esteemed woman; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas 2-5 House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in 2-6 memory of Minerva C. Uranga.