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78S40801 JNC-D

By:  Pena                                                         H.R. No. 151



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, Norma L. Rydl, for her 
exemplary contributions in the field of education; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas--Pan American, 
Ms. Rydl held positions with El Paso ISD and McAllen ISD before 
transferring to Edinburg Consolidated ISD; she currently teaches at 
De Zavala Elementary School, where she has touched the lives of 
countless young people during her 17-year tenure; and
	WHEREAS, This notable woman has been active in a host of 
worthy organizations, including the Texas Classroom Teachers 
Association and The University of Texas--Pan American Alumni 
Association board; she also serves as chair of her grade level and 
chair of the Campus Social Committee, and she is a member of the 
Campus Discipline Committee; 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 Norma L. Rydl 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. Rydl as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.