78S40797 BJM-D
By: Pena H.R. No. 153
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, Elva M. Tamayo, for her
exemplary contributions in the field of education; and
WHEREAS, Inspired by her father and her childhood teachers to
become an educator, Mrs. Tamayo, a 1964 graduate of Edinburg High
School, earned her bachelor's degree from Pan American University
in 1972; currently instructing third graders at Hargill Elementary
School, she has taught several grade levels over the course of her
career and has profoundly affected the lives of her students,
instilling in them a passion for knowledge that will undoubtedly
benefit them in all their future endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Peña, in celebration of
Teacher Appreciation Week, has appropriately recognized this
outstanding 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 Elva M. Tamayo for
her exceptional 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. Tamayo as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.