H.R. No. 55 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dr. Josefina Tinajero has been named dean of the 
College of Education at The University of Texas at El Paso, and this 
well-deserved appointment provides a fitting opportunity to 
recognize this remarkable woman and her many significant 
accomplishments; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, Dr. Tinajero moved to El 
Paso at the age of five; though she was unable to speak English when 
she entered school, through determination and hard work she 
mastered the language and graduated as valedictorian of Father 
Yermo High School; and
	WHEREAS, Inspired by her educational experiences, Dr. 
Tinajero became active in bilingual education and teacher reform; 
in 1986, she founded the Mother-Daughter program, which encourages 
female Hispanic students to finish high school and attend college; 
since its inception, the program has grown from 33 participants to 
300, and a Father-Son program has also been established for young 
Hispanic men; and
	WHEREAS, This notable woman is committed to preparing the 
bilingual educators of tomorrow and has received funding from the 
U.S. Department of Education, allowing her to establish Project 
BEEMS (Bilingual Educators with an Emphasis on Math and Science) 
and Project CBTL (Cultivating Bilingual Teachers and Leaders); each 
of these important programs will help to ensure the success of 
bilingual students in Texas for years to come; and
	WHEREAS, Duly recognized for her many contributions to 
bilingual education, Dr. Tinajero was named the Carnegie Foundation 
for the Advancement of Teaching Texas Professor of the Year in 2002 
and a recipient of the National Multicultural Educator Award from 
the National Association of Multicultural Education; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Tinajero's appointment as dean is a tremendous 
credit to the vision and ability of this accomplished educator, and 
her strong and skillful leadership will greatly benefit The 
University of Texas at El Paso and students of the College of 
Education; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Josefina 
Tinajero on her appointment as dean of the College of Education at 
The University of Texas at El Paso and commend her for the positive 
impact she has made on bilingual education in the Lone Star State; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Dr. Tinajero as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                     Quintanilla

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 55 was adopted by the House on August 
8, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House