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                                                                  H.R. No. 157



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, Ofelia Guajardo, for her 
exemplary contributions in the field of education; and
	WHEREAS, A 1972 graduate of The University of Texas--Pan 
American, Mrs. Guajardo has ably served Texas students for three 
decades; currently teaching oral language at José de Escandon 
Elementary School in Edinburg, she has taught in an array of 
elementary schools, providing quality instruction to all her 
pupils; and
	WHEREAS, Not only highly effective in the classroom, 
Mrs. Guajardo also has been instrumental in the creation of a host 
of student organizations, all designed to familiarize children with 
the benefits of extracurricular activities; the founder of the 
Escandon Student Council, a folklorico group, and a club that 
allows migrant parents and students to network and exchange 
experiences, she has made a true difference in the lives of many; 
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 Ofelia Guajardo 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. Guajardo as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                     Peña

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 157 was adopted by the House on May 
17, 2004, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House