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 assistant secretary of the 1-14 La Villa Independent School District Board of Trustees, Maria 1-15 Gloria Garcia has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to meeting 1-16 students' current needs and to anticipating future educational 1-17 challenges as well; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Maria Gloria Garcia has played a vital role in 1-19 broadening the path of educational opportunity for young Texans, 1-20 and her notable achievements in this regard are indeed worthy of 1-21 special praise and 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 Maria Gloria Garcia for her many 1-24 significant contributions to the cause of education as a member of 2-1 the La Villa Independent School District Board of Trustees and that 2-2 she be extended sincere best wishes for continued success in the 2-3 future; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for Maria Gloria Garcia as an expression of high regard by 2-6 the Texas House of Representatives. Flores _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1147 was adopted by the House on May 28, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House