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78S40938 BJM-D

By:  Pena                                                         H.R. No. 162



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, Amancio Rodriguez, for his 
exemplary contributions in the field of education; and
	WHEREAS, A former machinist, Mr. Rodriguez joined the staff 
of Economedes High School in Edinburg in 1980 as the metal trades 
teacher and has since served his students with great pride and 
distinction; involved in a host of professional organizations, he 
has chaired numerous committees and was named SkillsUSA-VICA Texas 
Advisor of the Year and a national finalist in 1995, Outstanding 
Region III Career and Technology Teacher for 1985-1986, and 
Outstanding District XIII Career and Technology Teacher for 
1987-1988; in addition, Mr. Rodriguez's students have received an 
array of accolades at various competitions, a testament to his 
stellar teaching abilities; and
	WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Peña, in celebration of 
Teacher Appreciation Week, has appropriately recognized this 
remarkable educator for his 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 Amancio Rodriguez for 
his exceptional efforts in behalf of his students and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Rodriguez as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.