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H.R. No. 164
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, Ester Torres, for her
exemplary contributions in the field of education; and
WHEREAS, Having spent much of her childhood traveling across
the United States as a migrant worker, Mrs. Torres was determined to
better her life through education; inspired to become a teacher
after assisting with an ESL class in her high school days, she
joined the United States Air Force in order to finance her
education, and in the spring of 1986, her dream became a reality
when she graduated from Pan American University; and
WHEREAS, For the past 18 years, she has served the students of
Lyndon B. Johnson Elementary School in Edinburg with great pride
and distinction, benefiting the lives of countless individuals;
currently a bilingual kindergarten teacher, she also coaches UIL
storytelling and sponsors the cheerleaders and the chess club; in
addition to being chosen to represent her school at TEA functions,
this notable and accomplished woman has helped design curriculum,
assisted in the development of district assessments, presented at
the Texas State Migrant Conference, and served as a mentor teacher
to university students; 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 Ester Torres 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. Torres as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Peña
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 164 was adopted by the House on May
17, 2004, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House