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                                                                  H.R. No. 175



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, Lee Edward Garate, for his 
exemplary contributions in the field of education; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas--Pan American, 
Mr. Garate currently teaches at Betts Elementary School in 
Edinburg, where he has touched the lives of countless young people 
during his distinguished tenure; 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 Lee Edward Garate for 
his exemplary 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. Garate as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                     Peña

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 175 was adopted by the House on May 
17, 2004, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House