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                                                                  H.R. No. 155



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, Maria O. Ramos, for her 
exemplary contributions in the field of education; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout an impressive career that has spanned 
over a half-century, Ms. Ramos has ably served schools in Texas and 
California with great distinction; not only an invaluable resource 
in the classroom, she also has worked as a teacher trainer and 
curriculum writer for the University of California, as a district 
Spanish coordinator, and as a Title VII director; in addition, she 
has developed and reviewed bilingual programs for both elementary 
schools and Head Start, and she assisted with published research 
concerning acculturation and mental health in Mexican American 
families in Texas border communities; and
	WHEREAS, Always keeping up to date with the latest 
developments in her field, Ms. Ramos is affiliated with a host of 
professional organizations, including the National Education 
Association, the Association of Mexican American Educators, and the 
Texas Association for Bilingual Education, to name a few; moreover, 
she is a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary 
sorority for female educators; 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 Maria O. Ramos 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 Ms. Ramos as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                     Peña

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 155 was adopted by the House on May 
17, 2004, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House