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78S40805 JNC-D

By:  Pena                                                         H.R. No. 147



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, San Juanita Olivarez, for her 
exemplary contributions in the field of education; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Mexico, Ms. Olivarez immigrated to the 
United States at the age of 12; having grown up in a hardworking 
migrant family and inspired by her parents, she was determined to 
better her life through education, and she graduated from Edinburg 
High School in 1973; and
	WHEREAS, This notable woman went on to attend Pan American 
University, earning a degree in elementary education; since that 
time, Ms. Olivarez has worked with the Edinburg Consolidated 
Independent School District and currently teaches third grade at 
Betts Elementary School, where she has touched the lives of 
countless young people during her distinguished tenure; 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 San Juanita Olivarez 
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 Ms. Olivarez as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.