78S40806 JNC-D

By:  Pena                                                         H.R. No. 146



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A strong, effective system of free public education 
for all youth is essential to our democratic system of government; 
and
	WHEREAS, The United States has made considerable progress in 
the social, technological, and scientific fields due to our system 
of free and universal public education and to our qualified and 
dedicated teachers, who have equipped their students with the 
skills necessary to achieve their full potential; and
	WHEREAS, Given the pivotal role that educators play in the 
lives of young people, the National Education Association and the 
National Parent Teacher Association are recognizing May 2-8, 2004, 
as Teacher Appreciation Week; at this time, it is a pleasure to 
honor an outstanding Texas educator, Paula de la Rosa, for her 
exemplary contributions in the field of education; and
	WHEREAS, Born and raised in South Texas, Mrs. de la Rosa 
graduated from Edinburg High School in 1969 and went on to earn a 
bachelor of science degree from Pan American University; she held 
her first teaching position at Brewster Elementary School in Linn, 
where she touched the lives of countless young people during her 
26-year tenure; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. de la Rosa currently teaches kindergarten at E. 
B. Guerra Elementary School; she has been active in a host of 
professional organizations, including the Texas Classroom Teachers 
Association, SBDM, the Parent Teacher Organization, and the student 
teacher mentorship program, and she has earned acceptance into 
Who's Who Among American Teachers; and
	WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Peña, in celebration of 
Teacher Appreciation Week, has appropriately recognized this 
remarkable educator for her steadfast commitment to public 
education; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby honor Paula de la Rosa for 
her exemplary efforts in behalf of her students and extend to her 
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. de la Rosa as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.