R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to
 1-2     congratulate Minnie Abrego-Sanchez of San Antonio on being named a
 1-3     distinguished alumna of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, An eighth grade language arts/English teacher at
 1-5     Tafolla Middle School, Ms. Abrego-Sanchez was recognized for her
 1-6     outstanding professional achievements and contributions to her
 1-7     community; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Her passion for teaching fosters an atmosphere of
 1-9     learning that is fun and motivational for her students, who praise
1-10     their teacher as "cool"; this esteemed educator credits one of her
1-11     former teachers with influencing her choice of occupation, and she
1-12     promotes teaching as a career option for her students; she is also
1-13     diligent in her efforts to promote in her students self-confidence,
1-14     assertiveness, respect for others, and value for others' opinions;
1-15     and
1-16           WHEREAS, Ms. Abrego-Sanchez shares her enthusiasm and
1-17     commitment with numerous professional and community organizations;
1-18     she is a member of the American Federation of Teachers, serving on
1-19     its Consultation Team and chairing its Consultation Advisory
1-20     Committee; she is also president of the Central Catholic High
1-21     School JROTC Booster Club; and
1-22           WHEREAS, She was instrumental in implementing a statewide
1-23     leadership program for women through the San Antonio chapter of the
1-24     Mexican American Business and Professional Women's Club; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Her well-deserved honors include induction into the
 2-2     San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame, a listing in Who's Who Among
 2-3     American Teachers, selection for the San Antonio Leadership 1990
 2-4     class, and being named Woman of the Year by the Mexican American
 2-5     Business and Professional Women's Club; and
 2-6           WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Abrego-Sanchez enjoys the
 2-7     support of her family, which includes her husband, Joe Sanchez, and
 2-8     their two children, Joseph and Marissa; and
 2-9           WHEREAS, Minnie Abrego-Sanchez exemplifies the highest
2-10     qualities of the teaching profession, and she is truly worthy of
2-11     special recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it
2-12           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
2-13     Legislature hereby congratulate Minnie Abrego-Sanchez on her
2-14     receipt of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Distinguished
2-15     Alumni Award and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
2-16     success and happiness; and, be it further
2-17           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-18     prepared for Ms. Abrego-Sanchez as an expression of high regard by
2-19     the Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                Van de Putte
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 798 was adopted by the House on May
         31, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House