78S40807 JNC-D

By:  Pena                                                         H.R. No. 159



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, Esperanza Salazar Salinas, for 
her exemplary contributions in the field of education; and
	WHEREAS, The 2003-2004 Teacher of the Year at Truman 
Elementary School in Edinburg, Mrs. Salinas is a native Texan and a 
graduate of Pan American University; she has taught for 30 years and 
helped to draft a previous kindergarten curriculum for the Edinburg 
Consolidated Independent School District; and
	WHEREAS, This notable woman is active in a host of 
professional organizations and has served as president of the 
Edinburg Texas Classroom Teachers Association and the PTA and as 
campus representative to the district SBDM and the Superintendent's 
Advisory Council; 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 Esperanza Salazar 
Salinas for her exemplary 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. Salinas as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.