H.R. No. 170



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, Horacio "Lacho" Garza of 
Edinburg, for his exemplary contributions in the field of 
education; and
	WHEREAS, A valued educator at Sharyland High School in 
Mission since 1983, Mr. Garza has brought to his post a wealth of 
knowledge, having obtained a bachelor's degree in agriculture 
economics and teacher certification from Texas A&I University and a 
master's degree in agriculture education and horticulture 
certification from Texas A&M University--Kingsville; currently the 
head of the career and technology department and an agriculture 
science teacher at the school, he has made a positive difference in 
the lives of countless students; and
	WHEREAS, This notable man is active in a host of professional 
organizations, including the national and state FFA, the National 
Association of Agriculture Educators, and the Vocational 
Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas; Mr. Garza has 
distinguished himself in a variety of leadership roles within each 
organization, ably serving on governing boards and committees and 
helping to shape agriculture education in the Lone Star State; and
	WHEREAS, His many contributions have not gone unnoticed; in 
1987 the Texas FFA bestowed on Mr. Garza its State Honorary Lone 
Star Farmer Award, and in 2003 the National FFA conferred on him 
both its Honorary American Farmer Degree Award and its 
Distinguished Service Award; he has also been named the Sharyland 
High School Teacher of the Year for 2003-2004; 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 Horacio "Lacho" Garza 
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. Garza as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                     Peña
                                                                         Escobar
                                                                         Guillen

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 170 was adopted by the House on May 
17, 2004, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House