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H.R. No. 165
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, Imelda Cardenas, for her
exemplary contributions in the field of education; and
WHEREAS, A Kingsville native and 1984 graduate of Texas A&I
University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in elementary
education, Mrs. Cardenas began her distinguished career as a
reading teacher at Memorial Middle School in Kingsville; currently
the gifted and talented program instructor at Norma Linda Trevino
Elementary School in Edinburg, she has been a continual source of
inspiration to her many students, serving with great pride and
distinction; 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 Imelda Cardenas 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. Cardenas 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. 165 was adopted by the House on May
17, 2004, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House