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78S20244 KMP-D

By:  Pena                                                         H.R. No. 98 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Ruben Gonzalez, a longtime resident of Edinburg, has 
devoted his professional career toward the betterment of public 
education in the State of Texas, and his exemplary work as an 
educator and administrator has earned him the respect of peers, 
students, and parents alike; and
	WHEREAS, An alumnus of Edinburg High School, Mr. Gonzalez 
pursued his collegiate studies at The University of Texas--Pan 
American, where he earned a bachelor's degree in history, health, 
and physical education, a master's degree, and mid-management 
certification; over the course of his teaching career, he has 
taught each of the subjects he studied as an undergraduate and has 
brought to the classroom an abiding belief in the power of education 
to enrich and transform the life of each and every student; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Gonzalez is also an accomplished administrator 
who previously served as assistant principal at North High School 
and Memorial Middle School, where he later was appointed to serve as 
principal; an avid supporter of his community's parental 
involvement program, he has worked hard to ensure that students 
receive the support they need from parents, teachers, and local 
residents to excel in academics; in addition to his many 
professional duties, he is well-known in his community for his work 
with such notable organizations as St. Joseph's Church, the Boys 
and Girls Club, and the Lorenzo De Zavala Leadership Training 
Program; and
	WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Pena has justly recognized 
this exemplary South Texan by authoring this resolution in his 
behalf during the 78th legislative session; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Ruben Gonzalez on 
his many outstanding contributions to his community and profession 
and extend to him best wishes for continued success and happiness; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.