R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Debra Flores of Mission is an outstanding educator 1-2 and community leader, and she is most deserving of special 1-3 recognition for her exceptional contributions to her South Texas 1-4 area; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A political science and economics teacher for 18 1-6 years, Mrs. Flores recently earned a master's degree in counseling 1-7 and accepted a position as counselor at Mission High School, and 1-8 with her innate kindness, sincere respect for her students, and 1-9 willingness to accept challenges, she will undoubtedly be a notable 1-10 asset to the school; and 1-11 WHEREAS, This commendable Texan has been sponsor of the 1-12 senior class and student council, and she is an active volunteer in 1-13 programs to increase voter participation; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The devoted mother of two sons, Kino, Jr., and Eric, 1-15 and a close and thoughtful daughter of her parents, Mr. and 1-16 Mrs. Jorge Garcia, Mrs. Flores is also a great political campaigner 1-17 for her husband, the Honorable Ismael "Kino" Flores, and a 1-18 consistent source of support and inspiration for him; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Mrs. Flores is an outstanding role model who 1-20 exemplifies the virtues of integrity, patience, and enthusiasm, and 1-21 it is truly a privilege to pay tribute to her at this time; now, 1-22 therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby commend Debra Flores for her dedication to her 2-1 students and family and all her fellow Texans and extend to her 2-2 heartfelt wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it 2-3 further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for Mrs. Flores as an expression of high regard by the 2-6 Texas House of Representatives. Flores _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 404 was adopted by the House on March 1, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House