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78S40794 BJM-D

By:  Pena                                                         H.R. No. 156



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, Eunice Garcia, for her 
exemplary contributions in the field of education; and
	WHEREAS, Inspired by her parents, who instilled in her the 
value of education at a young age, Mrs. Garcia graduated from 
Edinburg High School in 1973 before earning a degree from Pan 
American University in 1976; this notable woman began her career as 
a third-grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School in Edinburg, and 
throughout the ensuing years she also taught at elementary schools 
in El Paso and McAllen, where she made a positive difference in the 
lives of many children; and
	WHEREAS, Currently the oral language development teacher at 
Carmen V. Avila Elementary School in Edinburg, Mrs. Garcia remains 
an inspiration to all who know her, and her devotion to academic 
excellence is indeed worthy of special praise; 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 Eunice Garcia 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 Ms. Garcia as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.