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78S40792 BJM-D

By:  Pena                                                         H.R. No. 154



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, Gracie Minyard, for her 
exemplary contributions in the field of education; and
	WHEREAS, The 2003 District Intel Technology Teacher of the 
Year, Mrs. Minyard was born and raised in Edinburg and earned a 
bachelor's degree in liberal arts from The University of Texas at 
Austin and a master's degree in education from Pan American 
University; and
	WHEREAS, Currently an AP government teacher at Economedes 
High School in Edinburg, Mrs. Minyard has long made a positive 
difference in the lives of her students; in addition to her role 
inside the classroom, she serves as a member of the District 
Curriculum Development Committee, and she sponsors her school's 
mock trial team, which placed first this year in regional 
competition and eighth in statewide competition under her guidance; 
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 Gracie Minyard for 
her exceptional efforts in behalf of 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. Minyard as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.