By Flores H.R. No. 1191 76R16778(16) WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, George Cardenas has recently won election to the 1-2 board of trustees of the Mercedes Independent School District, and 1-3 it is an appropriate opportunity to honor him for his exemplary 1-4 dedication to enhancing the education of Texas schoolchildren; 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, The individuals who serve on local school boards are 1-14 fueled by an unwavering commitment to meeting students' current 1-15 needs and to anticipating future challenges as well; and 1-16 WHEREAS, George Cardenas seeks to broaden the path of 1-17 educational opportunity for students in his area, and he is indeed 1-18 worthy of special recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-20 Legislature hereby congratulate George Cardenas on his election to 1-21 the board of trustees of the Mercedes Independent School District 1-22 and extend to him sincere best wishes for future success; and, be 1-23 it further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-1 prepared for George Cardenas as an expression of high regard by the 2-2 Texas House of Representatives.