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                                                                  H.R. No. 166



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 Mary Santiago for her exemplary contributions in the field of 
education; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Santiago currently serves as financial aid 
officer at Edinburg High School, where she has touched the lives of 
countless young people during her distinguished tenure; and
	WHEREAS, Her knowledge, experience, and passion for 
assisting students have enabled her to play a key role in developing 
and implementing programs that facilitate the transition from high 
school to a postsecondary institution; among these programs are 
ACT/SAT academies, junior workshops, financial aid workshops, and 
information sessions for nonresident students; in addition, she has 
assisted students in securing merit-based scholarship funds 
totaling $2 million in 2002 and $2.5 million in 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Peña, in celebration of 
Teacher Appreciation Week, has appropriately recognized this 
remarkable woman 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 Mary Santiago for her 
exemplary efforts in behalf of the students of Edinburg High School 
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 Ms. Santiago as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                     Peña

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 166 was adopted by the House on May 
17, 2004, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House