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78S40795 BJM-D

By:  Pena                                                         H.R. No. 158



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, Graciela De Leon Perez, for 
her exemplary contributions in the field of education; and
	WHEREAS, The daughter of migrant workers, Mrs. Perez learned 
the value of education at a young age, and through her parents' 
encouragement, she became a teacher with the Edinburg Consolidated 
Independent School District, a career that has spanned three 
decades; teaching individuals in classes ranging from 
prekindergarten to adult education, she has enhanced the lives of 
countless people throughout her distinguished tenure, providing 
quality instruction and guidance to her many pupils; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, Mrs. Perez has ably served the Texas 
Classroom Teachers Association for over 25 years as a local officer 
and member of the state board; 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 Graciela De Leon 
Perez 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. Perez as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.