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78S40937 BJM-D

By:  Pena                                                         H.R. No. 161



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, Enedelia R. Flores, for her 
exemplary contributions in the field of education; and
	WHEREAS, An Edinburg native and graduate of Pan American 
University, where she majored in education and minored in bilingual 
education and earned an endorsement in kindergarten education, Mrs. 
Flores began her distinguished career at S. F. Austin Elementary 
School in Edinburg; this notable woman has taught both the first 
grade and kindergarten for an impressive 24 years, serving with 
great pride and distinction and blessing the lives of countless 
students; and
	WHEREAS, Honored as Campus Teacher of the Year in the spring 
of 2003, Mrs. Flores is listed in the 2002 Who's Who Among America's 
Teachers and has ably served on a host of campus committees 
throughout her tenure with S. F. Austin Elementary School; 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 Enedelia R. Flores 
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. Flores as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.