By Flores                                             H.R. No. 1133
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, January 1999 has been designated School Board
 1-2     Recognition Month, and this occasion is truly an appropriate time
 1-3     to honor the efforts of those men and women who serve the
 1-4     educational needs of their community as school board members; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Providing young citizens with a quality education is
 1-6     essential to creating a prosperous future for our state and nation,
 1-7     and public schools are the cornerstone of this crucial endeavor;
 1-8     and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Local school board members unite their efforts with
1-10     those of parents, classroom teachers, and other education
1-11     professionals to provide the best possible learning environment for
1-12     area students; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Throughout her tenure as a member of the La Joya
1-14     Independent School District Board of Trustees, Elma Garza has
1-15     demonstrated an unwavering commitment to meeting students' current
1-16     needs and to anticipating future educational challenges as well;
1-17     and
1-18           WHEREAS, Elma Garza has played a vital role in broadening the
1-19     path of educational opportunity for young Texans, and her notable
1-20     achievements in this regard are indeed worthy of special praise and
1-21     recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it
1-22           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-23     Legislature hereby honor Elma Garza for her many significant
 2-1     contributions to the cause of education as a member of the La Joya
 2-2     Independent School District Board of Trustees and that she be
 2-3     extended sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
 2-4     further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-6     prepared for Elma Garza as an expression of high regard by the
 2-7     Texas House of Representatives.